Thomasville, North Carolina, USA
79 days ago
Manufacturing Technical Team Lead

 

 

Are you looking for more?
 

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.


As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

 

 

Primary Objective: 

Responsible for maintaining manufacturing line reliability and readiness, utilizing best manufacturing and engineering practices. 

 

Major Function and Scope:  

Responsible for technical uptime of assigned manufacturing line 

Maximizes equipment availability using planned maintenance activities, improvement projects, and upgrades 

Provides hands on training and mentoring within the maintenance team 

Plans, schedules, executes, and documents routine TPM events  

Collaborates directly with operations and technical team to prioritize and improve TPM processes 

Maintains required critical spare parts, inventory accuracy, and 5S efforts. 

Provides troubleshooting support and assists in developing standards for maintenance procedures and processes 

Utilizes a CMMS (SAP, or similar) to track, predict, prevent, and plan maintenance activities, such as TPM, work orders, routine checks, and inspections 

Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision  

Follow all established standard operating procedures  

Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary 

Perform other tasks assigned by management 

  

Type of Experience and Knowledge: 

Formal training and practical experience in an industrial manufacturing setting as an Electro-Mechanical Technician, Engineering Technician or Automation Technician 

3 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment 

1 year of experience with PLC troubleshooting or programming 

1 year of experience in a maintenance role utilizing fabrication 

1 year of experience leading projects or direct supervisory experience 

High school diploma or equivalent required 

 Proven leadership ability, including leading safely and effectively through project completion under time constraints present in manufacturing environments 

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including attention to detail and organization work 

Familiarity with PLC programming and troubleshooting techniques 

Technology and automation minded, with a strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, AC/DC Electricity, gearboxes, robotics and tools 

Demonstrated time management abilities, including the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision  

Ability to interpret and produce technical reports, electrical drawings and schematics 

Safety-minded, including knowledge of LOTO and appropriate safe use of specialty and common hand tools 

Capable of working a range of hours as needed to accommodate troubleshooting, projects, TPM activities, training, or other duties as assigned 

 

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information:  

This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be regular exposure to noise from machinery, dust, fumes and variable temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required. 

Other working conditions may include working 12 hour shifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays 

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required 

 

 

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

 

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

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