Reliability Tech B

Shaw Contract EMEA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Reliability Tech B to maintain and optimize production equipment in a safety‑driven environment. This mid‑level role emphasizes reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting product quality through hands‑on maintenance and problem solving.

You will work with a team to execute PM, PdM, and CBM activities, documenting work in CMMS and mentoring junior technicians. This role requires strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Comprehensive safety knowledge: LOTO, confined space, PPE, hot work, PIT, fall protection, hoisting and rigging.

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 reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues impacting safety, quality, and production efficiency.
• Identify root causes of mechanical failures and understand related electrical interactions.
• Communicate findings and corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams.
• Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and component replacements (PM).
• Use condition-monitoring tools to identify early signs of equipment failure (PdM).
• Contribute to CBM by addressing issues identified through PM and PdM.
• Complete work orders supporting plant initiatives, upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure effective execution of work.
• Mentor entry-level technicians and collaborate with senior technicians on complex tasks.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title

Reliability Tech B

About the Role

Shaw is hiring a Maintenance Technician B! The Maintenance Technician (Level B) is a skilled maintenance professional responsible for ensuring production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this mid-level role, you will focus on maintaining and sustaining critical machinery, minimizing downtime, and supporting consistent product quality. Working in a collaborative team environment, you will apply your technical expertise while continuing to develop advanced maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• 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.

Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution

• 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, corrective actions, and recommendations to maintenance and operations teams.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Perform scheduled inspections, measurements, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Use condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, basic ultrasonics) to identify early signs of equipment failure.
• Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM): Address issues identified through PM and PdM activities and contribute to refining maintenance job plans.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Complete work orders supporting plant initiatives, upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and process enhancements.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.

Team Collaboration & Development

• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure effective execution of work.
• Mentor and support the development of entry-level technicians (Levels C & D).
• Partner with senior technicians (Level A) on more complex tasks, installations, and overhauls.
• Actively contribute to a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Safety Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements, including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined space entry
  • PPE usage
  • Hot work procedures
  • Powered industrial trucks (PIT)
  • Fall protection
  • Hoisting and rigging
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to select and properly use the right tools for each task.
• Experience using CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and manage parts.

Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Capable of creating simple sketches or notes to communicate maintenance work.

Analytical Ability

• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Solid math skills, including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fabrication Skills: Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.
• Advanced Predictive Maintenance: Experience with vibration analysis or advanced diagnostic tools.
• Leadership Experience: Experience mentoring technicians or leading small-scale maintenance efforts.
• 3 years of experience in Maintenance.

Work Shift

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

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