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Electrician Advanced (IV) Night Shift

Shaw Industries


Job Location:

Dalton, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Electrician Advanced (IV) - Night Shift

Position Overview

Position Purpose

Shaw Industries is hiring an Electrician Advanced (IV)! The Electrician Advanced (IV) provides advanced technical expertise in maintaining and optimizing the performance of manufacturing electrical automation and control systems. This role ensures equipment assets perform at the highest reasonable efficiency while minimizing operational costs. As a senior-level technician the Electrician Advanced (IV) mentors lower-level electricians participates in advanced troubleshooting and contributes to continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

Position Expectations

The Electrician Advanced (IV) is expected to execute work with focus on:

Safe work practices following OSHA NEC NFPA 70E and facility standards. High-quality precision electrical work delivered with strong customer service orientation to support Great Products & Service. Strict adherence to best practices standards and technical documentation. Knowledge-sharing and mentorship for Electrician II and III team members while continuing to grow personal technical capability. Feedback and continuous improvement offering insight to peers and leadership regarding job needs equipment issues and enhancement opportunities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintain & Optimize Electrical Automation and Control Systems

Maintain and enhance performance of process and support equipment including:

  • MCCs AC/DC motors converters inverters Line reactors and power distribution equipment
  • PLCs robotics motion control systems and automation platforms

2. Advanced Diagnosis Troubleshooting & Repair

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical mechanical process and product-related issues:

  • Identify root causes across multiple areas (electrical mechanical controls process)
  • Communicate findings solutions and next steps to maintenance and operations leadership
  • Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly

3. Execute & Develop Proactive Maintenance Plans

Perform and help develop maintenance activities such as:

  • Preventive Maintenance (PM):
    Conduct inspections and tests using schematics specifications and procedures
  • Condition Maintenance (CM):
    Repair/replace components identified through PM & PdM ensuring updated prints and detailed job plans

4. Support Projects & Improvement Initiatives

Execute work orders for:

  • Plant projects and upgrades
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Installation of motors drives PLCs HMI systems and facility electrical equipment

5. Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor Electrician Intermediate (II) and Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) employees in technical skills
  • Support Electrician Master (V) team members with major upgrades installations and system changes
  • Promote teamwork continuous learning and adherence to standards

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety

  • LOTO
  • Confined Space
  • PPE & arc flash safety
  • Hot Work
  • PIT operation
  • Fall protection
  • Hoisting and rigging

Tools & Technical Equipment

  • Process calibrators
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Infrared (IR) cameras
  • Data loggers trending tools and analysis software

Electrical & Controls Skills

  • Ability to read and update detailed electrical schematics
  • Strong working knowledge of the NEC
  • Intermediate knowledge of e-stop and machine safety systems
  • Troubleshooting experience with:
    • PLCs
    • AC/DC drives
    • Relay logic
    • Single-loop controllers
    • Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
  • Ability to create basic to intermediate PLC programs
  • Skilled in identifying root-cause electrical issues in complex systems

Math & Measurement

  • Arithmetic
  • Electrical formulas (current voltage power)
  • Unit conversions
  • Ohms/ Lenzs Law

Competencies

  • Work Standards
  • Solve Problems
  • Build Customer Satisfaction
  • Collaborate
  • Lead

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Completion of Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) requirements (Demonstration of skills)
  • Previous experience in electrical manufacturing
  • Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting in industrial electrical systems
  • Experience with PLC programming and automation systems

Preferred

  • 4 years of experience in electrical manufacturing
  • Technical school apprenticeship or industrial electrical certification
  • Experience with robotics motion systems and advanced automation
  • Strong PdM experience (IR ultrasound data analytics)

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift Hrs fall to out-punch day Observed Calendar shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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