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Shaw Industries lists this Electrician Master V opportunity in gantt, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electrician Master V
Shaw Industries is hiring an Electrician Master (V). The Electrician Master (V) is the highest-tier electrical maintenance technician role, responsible for expert-level troubleshooting, advanced automation & controls programming, and leadership in maintaining the plant's most complex electrical, robotics, automation, and control systems. This role ensures equipment operates at peak efficiency and lowest reasonable cost. The Electrician Master (V) also serves as a technical mentor and subject matter expert, leading Electricians II–IV and supporting large-scale improvements across the facility.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
The Electrician Master (V) executes duties with strong focus on:
Exceptional safe work practices, complying with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and all plant standards.
High-quality, precision electrical work supporting "Great Products & Service."
Consistent adherence to standards and best practices that ensure reliability and repeatability.
Knowledge-sharing and mentorship, guiding Electricians II–IV while continuing to expand personal expertise in advanced automation and controls.
Continuous improvement, providing feedback on equipment, work processes, and improvement opportunities to peers and leadership.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain & Optimize Manufacturing Electrical Systems
MCCs, drives, motors, and power distribution equipment
PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS, control loops, robotics, servo/stepper systems, and other automation platforms
Lead Advanced Troubleshooting & Repairs
Differentiate between mechanical, electrical, controls, process, and product-related issues
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex equipment failures across automation, control logic, and instrumentation
Develop corrective actions and lead implementation
Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly
Lead Proactive Maintenance Development
Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute high-level inspections, testing, and evaluations
Condition Maintenance (CM): Lead repairs/replacements identified through PM & PdM
Develop detailed job plans and ensure accurate updates to prints and procedures
Support Major Projects & Process Improvements
Design, program, and implement complex PLC logic and automated system changes
Install, integrate, and configure advanced control systems, HMIs, robotics, and related equipment
Support capital projects and new equipment integration efforts
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor Electricians II–IV in advanced troubleshooting and controls
Provide technical direction on major work assignments and project execution
Serve as a facility SME for electrical systems, automation platforms, and controls strategy
Critical Knowledge & Skills:
Safety
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Confined Space
PPE & arc flash safety
Hot Work
PIT operation
Fall protection
Hoisting & rigging
Advanced Tools & Instrumentation
Process calibrators
Oscilloscopes
IR cameras
Data loggers and analysis software
Advanced networking and communication tools
Electrical & Controls Expertise
Read, modify, and update electrical schematics and P&IDs
Advanced NEC understanding
Expert understanding of e-stop and safety-rated systems
Advanced troubleshooting of:
PLCs (hardware and program logic)
AC & DC drives
Relay logic
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Single-loop controllers
Ability to design and create advanced PLC programs and control strategies
Strong understanding of automation communication protocols
Math & Measurement Skills
Arithmetic
Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power)
Measurement unit conversions
Ohms/Lenz's Law
Competencies
Work Standards
Solve Problems
Build Customer Satisfaction
Collaborate
Lead-Coach
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or GED (will seek guidance on IF we can add this)
Completion of Electrician Advanced (IV) requirements (Demonstration of skills)
Previous experience in electrical manufacturing
Expert-level troubleshooting and controls experience
Demonstrated ability to design and modify PLC and automation programs
Preferred:
5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing
Technical degree, apprenticeship, or recognized industrial electrical certification
Extensive automation, robotics, or motion control experience
Strong PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics, oscilloscopes)
Experience leading major reliability or automation project
Shaw benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401K and Retirement Plans
Product discounts for employees
Adoption assistance
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA locations)
And much more.
Pay rate for this role is- $35.73
Work Shift: 12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, days & AM/PM start time changes in the rotation
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Worksite address
gantt, AL, 36038, US
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