Electrician Master V

Electrician Master V Position Overview Position Purpose 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.

About Shawinc

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.

Responsibilities

• Expectations 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 1.
• Maintain & Optimize Manufacturing Electrical Systems Provide expert-level maintenance on highly automated and complex equipment including: MCCs, drives, motors, and power distribution equipment PLCs, HMIs, scada, dcs, control loops, robotics, servo/stepper systems, and other automation platforms 2.
• Advanced Troubleshooting & Repairs Perform and lead complex troubleshooting activities: 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 3.
• Proactive Maintenance Development Support and develop maintenance strategy: Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute high-level inspections, testing, and evaluations
• Lead repairs/replacements identified through PM & PdM Develop detailed job plans and ensure accurate updates to prints and procedures 4.
• Support Major Projects & Process Improvements Execute work orders and lead improvement initiatives: 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 5.
• & 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

Requirements

• Fall protection Hoisting & rigging
• Advanced Tools & Instrumentation Process calibrators
• Oscilloscopes IR cameras
• 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
• 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)
• 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

Preferred

Data loggers and analysis software

• PLCs (hardware and program logic) AC & DC drives
• Previous experience in electrical manufacturing Expert-level troubleshooting and controls experience
• Extensive automation, robotics, or motion control experience
• PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics, oscilloscopes)
• Experience leading major reliability or automation project COMPETENCIES Work Standards Solve Problems Build Customer Satisfaction Collaborate Shaw b enefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Benefits

• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Parental Leave 401K and Retirement Plans Product discounts for employees
• Adoption a ssistance

Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA , and Cartersville, GA, location s ) And much more. #ShawIND 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.