Maintenance Tech C

Shaw Industries; Chickamauga (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Maintenance Tech C to sustain equipment capacity and performance in assigned areas, focusing on safe, high-quality work and adherence to standards. You will troubleshoot, perform proactive maintenance, and support process improvement initiatives across extrusion equipment and utilities.

Responsibilities include executing work orders, collaborating with process control technicians, and ensuring equipment reliability to meet production goals and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of power transmission components, bearings, belts and gearboxes.
• Experience with conveyors and piping related to utilities and processes.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical schematics and ability to read drawings.
• Ability to document findings and communicate fixes to operations and maintenance leadership.
• Experience with preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with safety standards and protective equipment for heavy manufacturing.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, unit conversions and measurements.
• Experience with fault diagnosis and basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing and support equipment to high performance levels.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment affecting safety, quality, downtime or productivity.
• Execute proactive maintenance on Tape Extrusion Lines and related equipment.
• Process scheduled work orders and participate in PI/continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist Tape Extrusion Department technicians and maintenance team as needed.

Skills

Power transmission

Conveyance systems

Mechanical controls

Communication of findings

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Condition maintenance

Safety practices

Work orders/docs

Measurement units

Math skills

Schematic reading

Tool identification

Lubricant handling

Piping systems

Laser alignment

Troubleshooting

Failure modes

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

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

Position Expectations

• 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
• Learn and 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

Job Title

Maintenance Tech C

Position Overview

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

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
• Learn and 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
• Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues - fabricating & implementing designs to resolve issues identified
• Execute proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment - Specializing with Tape Extrusion Lines and auxiliary equipment
• Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives
• Assist Tape Extrusion Department Process Control Technicians & Central Maintenance Tech C, B, & A's in installation and removal of general mechanical systems as needed

Critical Knowledge & Skills

• 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
• Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership
• 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, measurement, with focus on data collection with PdM tools related to equipment performance
• Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities based on detailed job plans
• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and Hot Work
• 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 proper use of tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application
• Proper storage and handling techniques for lubricants
• Power transmission component types, terms, operation, and maintenance
• Plumbing/piping conveyance system types, terms, operation, and maintenance
• Precision alignment techniques for indirect coupled elements, including laser alignment
• Basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Common cause failure modes and correction of mechanical systems

COMPETENCIES

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

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

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