Reliability Tech B/C/D

Shaw Industries is seeking a Reliability Technician B/C or D for 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday 3:30pm-11:30pm) to maintain and support the capacity and reliability of equipment assets within assigned areas. This role is responsible for ensuring optimal operational efficiency while minimizing costs and supporting overall manufacturing performance.

Based on experience, this position could be filled as a Tech B, C or D.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Shaw Employee Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers*

• Behavioral and Mental Health Support

• Paid Time Off

• Bereavement and Holiday Pay

• Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay

• Employee Discounts

• Wellness Incentive Program

• Career Development & Education Assistance

• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Disability & Life Insurance

• Financial and Retirement Planning

• Medical & Social Security Assistance

• And more.