Facilities Maintenance Lead

Overview

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with brands that include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. Our industry-leading innovation differentiates our products and satisfies remodeling and new construction requirements. Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you.

Leads team and performs a variety of mechanical and basic electrical tasks to safely maintain and support facility equipment, machinery, and systems.

• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures.
• Performs and documents preventive maintenance and inspections on plant equipment.
• Schedules services and inspections by contractors and state inspectors
• Inspects work to verify accuracy and workmanship.
• Assist with delegating work orders and setting priority.
• Enters SAP request for purchasing.
• Services and repairs plant HVAC equipment, including air-handlers, chillers, fans, etc.
• Performs welding and light metal fabrication tasks, including basic operation of machining equipment, such as lathes, milling-machines, drill-press, etc.
• Performs basic pipe-fitting tasks, including cutting, threading, and installing steel piping.
• Maintains and services air compressors and air dryers up to 300 HP.
• Maintains and services natural gas fired thermal oil boiler and pumps.
• Maintains and services loading dock equipment, including doors, dock levelers, dock locks, etc.
• Reads mechanical blueprints, schematics, and other technical drawings and documentation as needed to perform troubleshooting, repair, and project duties.
• Maintains, services, and tests sprinkler systems (wet, dry, and antifreeze) and Flamex spark detection/extinguishment systems.
• Performs basic carpentry as needed to make light repairs to facility structures.
• Performs basic maintenance of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on dust collection systems and equipment.
• Performs cleaning, painting, sweeping, and other janitorial and housekeeping tasks that are not mechanical or technical in nature on a frequent basis.
• Responds during off hours, including weekends, as needed to address emergency breakdowns of facilities equipment and systems.
• Comes in to work early during ice and snow to assist with spreading ice-melt on walk paths and parking lot.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related area preferred.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, HVAC, electrical, or other certifications preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience in construction and/or maintenance of manufacturing facilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail; above average math skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are a must.
• Able to safely work at heights of up to 50 feet and in confined spaces.
• Plumbing/piping, welding skills, certification a plus
• Computer skills (typing, using internet to research parts, read and respond to email)
• Basic electrical repair/installation/troubleshooting experience
• Basic forklift maintenance experience, practical experience and theoretical understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics
• Must have a wide range of mechanical experience dealing with aligning pulleys, belts, chain, gearboxes, replacing high precision bearings, replacing seals, etc.
• Experience in HVAC, boilers, compressors, buildings, etc.
• Good organizational, communication and personal skills
• Must have a valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to work during off hours as needed, and during inclement weather.
• Must be able to work well with other team members.

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 extreme temperatures.

Other working conditions may include working long hours and flexible shifts, including holidays

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