Regional Multicraft Instructor en Shawinc

Position Overview: 

Shaw Industries is hiring a Multicraft Instructor to support the Shaw Technical Academy at Shaw Plant 78 in Aiken, SC. The Multicraft Instructor will deliver training to elevate the technical skills and knowledge of Shaw’s Industrial Maintenance associates in both mechanical and electrical disciplines. This role encompasses developing and delivering classroom, hands-on, and eLearning training, creating training content and tools, and traveling to regional locations to support training needs. The instructor will be expected to develop comprehensive instructional materials, build training stands, and leverage their leadership experience to mentor and guide associates. 

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: 

• Conduct classroom, hands-on, and eLearning training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and methods in mechanical and electrical maintenance.  

• Develop and design instructional materials and resources, including:  Instructor-led course content, eLearning modules, Training videos, PowerPoint presentations, Surveys and knowledge checks, Observational task lists, Customized training stands to support hands-on learning.  

• Teach key topics including, but not limited to:  

•  Mechanical: Hand/power/shop tools, hoisting/rigging, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, piping, power transmission, and equipment installation and maintenance.  

• Electrical: Electrical and controls circuits, motors and motor controls, electrical troubleshooting, test instruments, and print reading.  

• Demonstrate proper use, assembly, and maintenance of equipment and tools.  

• Administer written, hands-on, and eLearning performance assessments to evaluate training effectiveness and associate progress.  

• Provide coaching and feedback to trainees to facilitate continuous improvement.  

• Demonstrate and enforce safe work practices in training environments.  

• Manage classes of 3 to 12 associates, including teaching, mentoring, and coordination with partner departments as needed.  

• Travel up to 25% of the time to provide training at various regional facilities, including occasional evening or off-shift classes. 

Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree in a vocational, technical, or engineering field or 5 years of combined experience in industrial mechanical and electrical maintenance.  

•  Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role.  

•  Extensive knowledge or a willingness to learn both mechanical and electrical maintenance, including:  

•  Mechanical: Hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and troubleshooting.  

•  Electrical: Electrical and controls circuits, motors and motor controls, electrical troubleshooting, test instruments, and print reading.  

• Experience creating training content, including instructor-led courses, eLearning modules, videos, presentations, surveys, and task lists.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver engaging presentations.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, eLearning platforms, and other digital tools for training and documentation.  

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and work various shifts as needed.  

• Travel up to 25% of the time to deliver training at multiple regional facilities, including evening or off-shift classes as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in adult education and training in a classroom, lab, or simulated learning environment. 

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in technical or industrial roles. 

• Familiarity with creating eLearning content using Articulate 360. 

• Previous experience with learning management systems (LMS), such as Vector Solutions. 

• Bilingual (Spanish) capability. 

Required Competencies: 

• Deliver Compelling Communication 

•  Drive Results 

•  Innovate 

•  Coach and Support 

Location: Aiken, SC (Plant 78) 

Work Shift 

1 (United States of America) 

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.