Maintenance Reliability Tech A - D Shift Nights

Shaw Industries • Aiken, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Reliability Tech A is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas to achieve optimal efficiencies at the lowest reasonable cost. This role requires safe work practices, high-quality precision work, and adherence to standards. The technician will grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives, and provide 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 for work order documentation and parts requisitioning.
• Understanding of measurement units, techniques, and application of appropriate tools.
• Math skills including arithmetic, application of formulas (area, volume), and conversion of measurement units.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and make simple sketches.
• Identification and selection of proper tools for work assignments.
• Knowledge of lubrication schedules, application methods, and systems.
• Proficiency in power transmission system and component removal and installation techniques.
• Proficiency in plumbing/piping conveyance system and component removal and installation techniques.
• 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.
• Knowledge of common cause failure modes and correction of 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 (product/process related, steam, water, air), 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), Predictive Maintenance (PdM - Infrared Thermography, oil sampling, ultrasound), and Condition Maintenance (CM).
• Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts.
• Mentor Reliability Techs C & D in skill development and assist Reliability Tech A’s and Leads in the installation and removal of general mechanical systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed