Head Mechanic Job Dalton area,Georgia USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Head Mechanic

Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30720

What you’ll do:

Troubleshoots and performs repairs on a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
Installs machinery and equipment associated with manufacturing, facility and plant systems
Fabricates and modifies machinery components as directed
Participates in preventative maintenance tasks and procedures
Performs Engine, Transmission, and differential Rebuilds work as needed

What you have:

High School diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in an industrial setting
Experience with Stick and Mig Welding (Demonstration required)
Experience cutting and torching
Experience using drill press and hand drill
Experience using a pipe threader
Experience with broaching and keyways
Experience with straight edge machine alignment and belt tensioning
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and steam systems
Required to work from heights up to 120ft and inside non‑permit required confined spaces
Required to work in weather extremes
Must have and keep a valid driver’s license
Must have hand tools
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and overtime with little or no notice
Must be able to move oneself freely throughout a manufacturing facility
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, stretch, kneel, and assume awkward positions as is dictated by worksite
Must be able to push, pull, and lift plant equipment weighing in excess of 100 pounds
Must have the ability to read and write in Basic English

Preferred Qualifications:

Milling Machine
Lathe
Dial indication and laser machine alignment
Spring pin and hennonic/laser belt tensioning
Concrete forming and pouring

What else:

This position will be based at our facility in Dalton, GA, but will be part of a crew that will travel to other facilities. Some assignments will require overnight stays in which method of travel, lodging, and meals will be provided by the company.

The Head Mechanic provides facility‑wide mechanical maintenance support to minimize production downtime and ensure efficiency and quality.

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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