Job Title

Reliability Tech B

Position Overview

Job Description
 

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo  and more.   

 

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.  

 

Responsibilities:  

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with focus on:

Safe work practicesHigh 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 experienceGrow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectivesProvide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadershipMaintain 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 elementsTroubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issuesCommunicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadershipExecute 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 plansExecute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectivesMentor Reliability Techs C & D in development of needed skills, while continuing to strengthen personal skills through assisting Reliability Tech A’s andLeads in installation and removal of general mechanical systems

Requirements:  

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 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 in mechanical systems  

Competencies:  

Work StandardsSolve ProblemsBuild Customer SatisfactionCollaborate

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 that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.