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Process Control Technician

PatcraftChickamauga, GAApril 12th, 2026
Process Control TechnicianShaw Industries is seeking a Process Control Technician on night shift to lead team of operator(s) and assistant(s) performing tasks needed to meet safety, production and quality goals daily. Identify root cause, troubleshoot for solutions and take action to correct issues with safety, machines or quality. Monitor all lines in Needlepunch to maintain product and process specifications. Maintain communication with maintenance and offer technical support as needed.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.Essential duties include:Responsible for safety, operations and quality of all Needlepunch line(s)Lead & support operator(s) and assistant(s) by working together as a teamComplete daily cleaning checklist and all other daily checklistsTroubleshoot Needlepunch lines as needed to identify and correct or escalate machine and quality related issues (ie. machine breakdowns, weight, thickness, length, CV outside of control specs, etc)Escalate machine breakdowns to Maintenance as neededEnter work orders in Work Order system as neededEscalate quality related issues to Supervisor, PE, DM, Technical and QCUtilize data analysis to troubleshoot machine and quality related issuesResolve and respond to infinity quality alarmsVerify and sign off on line reading sheetsAudit bale qualityReview off quality rolls and determine path forwardReview and approve assistant and operator patrol sheets and daily cleaning checklistEnter downtime and production information into online dashboard and report out each shiftPerform new product trialsEnsure operators and assistants are maintaining housekeepingPerform product changes as requiredMonitor run scheduleMake sure there are adequate Needleboards clean and builtEnter flashbacks for off quality bales or scrimUnderstand and be able to perform job duties of operators, assistants, and shippersPhysical requirements include:Must be able to sit, walk, squat, and or stand intermittently for at least a 12-hour shiftMust be able to work in temperatures that range from 50 to 110 degreesMust be able to climb laddersMust be able to work in a dusty environmentMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Skills required include:Leadership skillsAbility to communicate effectivelyMechanical aptitude - Must understand all components on the Needlepunch line and how they functionAbility to use a computer (USF2, excel, Google, power point, word)Ability to learn operational systemsAbility to analyze data to resolve problemsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailSafety & security requirements include:Abide by and enforce all plant safety rules and regulationsFollow and comply with All LOTO procedures and policiesKnow evacuation routes, locations of storm shelters, and gathering placesMust comply with all required OSHA and SAFE rules and regulationsRefer to specific job hazard analysisRefer to material safety data sheets (MSDS)Shaw employee benefits include:Health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings accountShaw family health and dental centers*Behavioral and mental health supportPaid time offBereavement and holiday payPaid parental leave and leave of absence payEmployee discountsWellness incentive programCareer development & education assistance401 (k) retirement savings planDisability & life insuranceFinancial and retirement planningMedical & social security assistanceAnd more.Work shift: 12 hr rotating shift, hrs fall to in punch day, act calendar, shift starts PM, days change onlyShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.