Maintenance Reliability Tech A - Shift C Nights

Shaw Industries•Aiken, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Reliability Tech A is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the optimal capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas. This role focuses on executing tasks with a strong emphasis on safe work practices, high-quality precision work, and customer service to support "Great Products & Service". The position involves adhering to standards, growing knowledge in maintenance practices and equipment performance, and providing feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Safety practices: LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging.
Calculator and Computer application skills for work order documentation and parts requisitioning.
Proficiency in measurement units, techniques, and application of appropriate tools.
Math skills including arithmetic and application of formulas (e.g., area, volume).
Ability to convert measurement units.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and make simple sketches.
Skill in identifying and selecting proper tools for work assignments.
Knowledge of selection and development of lubrication schedules, application methods, and systems.
Proficiency in power transmission system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures.
Proficiency in plumbing/piping conveyance system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures.
Skill in 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, with an understanding of electrical interactions.
Knowledge of common cause failure modes and correction of mechanical systems.

Nice To Haves

Mentoring Reliability Techs C & D.
Assisting Reliability Tech A’s and Leads in installation and removal of general mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels, including mechanical systems such as power transmission components (bearings, pulleys, shafts, motors, gearboxes), conveyance systems (pumps, piping), and mechanical control systems (hydraulic & pneumatic elements).
Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity issues.
Communicate findings, potential causes, and corrective steps to operations and maintenance leadership.
Execute and provide feedback on proactive maintenance plans, including Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities (Infrared Thermography, oil sampling, ultrasound measurement).
Perform Condition Maintenance (CM) by repairing and replacing components identified through PM & PdM activities, and contribute to the development of detailed job plans.
Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts.
Mentor Reliability Techs C & D in skill development and strengthen personal skills by assisting Reliability Tech A’s and Leads in the installation and removal of general mechanical systems.