Maintenance Reliability Tech A - Shift C Nights

Shaw Industries; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is hiring a Maintenance Reliability Tech A - Shift C Nights to sustain and improve asset performance on a 12-hour rotating night shift. You will execute PM/PdM plans, diagnose failures, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes precise, high-quality work, adherence to standards, and ongoing skill growth in maintenance practices and equipment performance within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Safety practices and compliance with LOTO, confined spaces and PPE.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and drawings.
• Experience with maintenance planning and preventive maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to high performance levels, including motors, belts, bearings, gearboxes and conveyors.
• Diagnose and repair equipment causing safety, quality, downtime or productivity issues.
• Execute PM, PdM and CM tasks with documented feedback to leadership.
• Mentor junior technicians in installation and removal of mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Predictive Maintenance

Infrared Thermography

Lubrication Scheduling

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Reliability Tech A - Shift C Nights

Job Title

Maintenance Reliability Tech A - Shift C Nights

Position Overview

Job Description

Position Purpose

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

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with a 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 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.