Maintenance Reliability Tech A - D Shift Nights

Shaw Industries; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Tech A for a 12-hour rotating night shift. The role focuses on maintaining manufacturing process equipment to high performance levels, with emphasis on safety and precision.

You will perform PM, PdM, CM activities and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime while supporting PI efforts. The position requires knowledge of mechanical systems, power transmission components, alignment, lubrication, and basic fabrication.

Qualifications

• Safety practices including LOTO, PPE, hot work and fall protection.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures to minimize downtime.
• Develop and apply lubrication schedules for critical assets.
• Knowledge of power transmission components and alignment techniques.
• Understand plumbing/piping conveyance systems and related components.
• Basic fabrication skills including welding and cutting techniques.
• Math and measurement skills for inspection and PM checks.
• Ability to interpret and apply maintenance data and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to high performance levels across mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment impacting safety, quality, or downtime.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks per schedules.
• Contribute to CM & PdM plans and provide feedback for improvements.
• Mentor junior technicians and assist in installing/removing systems.

Skills

Safety practices

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Lubrication scheduling

Power transmission

Plumbing/piping

Precision alignment

Fabrication/welding

Measurement & math

Job description

Maintenance Reliability Tech A - D Shift Nights

Position Overview

To maintain and ensure the capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at the lowest reasonable cost.

Position Expectations

• Safe work practices.
• High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service”.
• Adherence to standards and best practice applications 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 correct 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 the 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 electrical schematics and make simple sketches.
• Identification and selection of proper tools focused on the selection of the right tool for work assignment application.
• Selection and development of lubrication schedules, including application methods and systems.
• Power transmission system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures.
• Plumbing/piping conveyance system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures.
• Precision alignment techniques for direct-coupled elements, including laser alignment.
• Basic fabrication skills including knowledge of welding and cutting techniques and tools.
• Intermediate troubleshooting techniques of mechanical systems, understanding electrical interactions.
• Common cause failure modes and correction of mechanical systems.

Competencies

• Work Standards.
• Solve Problems.
• Build Customer Satisfaction.
• Collaborate.

Work Shift

12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.