Game On Turf | Reliability Tech C / D

Job Title

Game On Turf | Reliability Tech C / D

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking a Reliability Technician C/D for 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm) to support our Game On Turf production line. The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain and repair assigned equipment while actively participating in root cause analysis to resolve machinery issues. This position involves identifying corrective actions and implementing solutions to prevent recurring equipment failures. The ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to problem‑solving and play an active role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our machinery.

Position can be filled at C or D

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 Knowledge & Skills: 

• Lubrication: 
  Proficient in following plant-specific lubrication practices, including proper storage, contamination prevention, oil sample collection, and selection/application of greases and oils. 

• Measurement: 
  Ability to convert measurements between fractions and decimals, and from standard to metric. Skilled in using digital calipers for precise measurements (to 0.001") of components. 

• Mechanical Print Reading: 
  Capable of identifying parts in exploded views and providing accurate sketches with dimensions. 

• Power Transmission: 
  Experience in selecting and installing components for belt and chain drive systems, troubleshooting wear and misalignments, and performing shaft alignment. 

• Bearings: 
  Expertise in measuring shaft diameters and selecting appropriate bearings, along with proper installation and removal techniques. 

• Hydraulics: 
  Knowledgeable in checking and changing hydraulic fluids and filters, diagnosing, and replacing faulty hydraulic components. 

• Piping/Plumbing/Pumps: 
  Demonstrated ability to install rotary unions, modify piping systems, and identify and repair faults in plumbing systems. 

• Pneumatics: 
  Skills in checking and replacing components in pneumatic systems, including filters and control valves. 

• Tools: 
  Proficient in using a variety of hand and power tools, including grinders, chisels, and torque wrenches, as well as creating threads with tap and die sets. 

• Troubleshooting: 
  Strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes of failures in mechanical systems using