Electrician Master V
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Shaw Plant 65, 200 Waits Drive Hwy 29 N, Andalusia, AL 36420 USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma or GED (will seek guidance on IF we can add this)
- Completion of Electrician Advanced (IV) requirements (Demonstration of skills)
- Previous experience in electrical manufacturing
- Expert-level troubleshooting and controls experience
- Demonstrated ability to design and modify PLC and automation programs
Nice to have
- 5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing
Full description
Job Title
Electrician Master V
Position OverviewPosition PurposeShaw 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.
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.
Position ExpectationsThe 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 & Responsibilities1. Maintain & Optimize Manufacturing Electrical SystemsProvide 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. Lead Advanced Troubleshooting & RepairsPerform 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