Weekend Reliability Tech

Job Title

Weekend Reliability Tech

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Reliability Technician to maintain and ensure capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost.

This position is located in Cartersville, GA and is on the weekend shift.

 

POSITION EXPECTATIONS: 

• Execution of assigned tasks and duties with focus on: 

• Safe work practices 

• High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service” 

• Adherence to standards and best practice application acquired through training and work experience 

• Grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives 

• Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership 

 

 

POSITION DUTIES & TASKS: 

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels to include mechanical systems including, but not limited to: 

• Power transmission components - bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes. 

• Conveyance systems – product/process related, as well as those tied to utilities such as steam, water, air, electricity, etc. which could include pumps, piping, etc. 

• Mechanical control systems - including related hydraulic & pneumatic elements 

• Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues 

• Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership 

• Execute and provide feedback on proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment to include: 

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function, including replacement of components on pre-defined schedules and lubrication 
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM) – inspection and measurement of equipment performance applying Infrared Thermography, collection of oil samples for outside analysis, and basic ultrasound measurement with audible evaluation 
• Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities, including influence in the development of detailed job plans 

• Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives 

• Mentor Reliability Techs C & D in development of needed skills, while continuing to strengthen personal skills through assisting Reliability Tech A’s and Leads in installation and removal of general mechanical systems 

 

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and  Hoisting & Rigging 
• Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning 
• Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools 

• Math skills to include - Arithmetic, Application of formulas such as area, volume, etc. Conversion of measurement units 

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electr