Reliability Maintenance Tech — Night Shift

Shaw Contract EMEA; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Maintenance Tech B for a 12-hour rotating night shift in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on keeping production equipment safe, reliable, and efficient, while mentoring junior technicians and supporting continuous improvement across plant operations.

Responsibilities include hands-on maintenance, dismantling and repairing mechanical systems, and working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and utilities. Safety, quality, and teamwork are emphasized in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Maintain mechanical systems including bearings, shafts, pulleys, belts, chains, motors and gearboxes.
• Service conveyance systems, piping and utilities (steam, air, water).
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure reliable operation and reduced downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues impacting safety, quality and production efficiency.
• Identify root causes of mechanical failures and understand related electrical interactions.
• Execute repairs efficiently and communicate findings and corrective actions to teams.
• Perform scheduled inspections, measurements, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Use condition-monitoring tools to identify early signs of equipment failure.
• Complete work orders supporting plant initiatives and reliability improvements.
• Mentor and support the development of entry-level technicians.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

Shaw Industries is seeking a Maintenance Tech B for a 12-hour rotating night shift in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on keeping production equipment safe, reliable, and efficient, while mentoring junior technicians and supporting continuous improvement across plant operations.

Responsibilities include hands-on maintenance, dismantling and repairing mechanical systems, and working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and utilities. Safety, quality, and teamwork are emphasized in daily tasks.