Maintenance Technician C - Day Shift
About The Position
Shaw is hiring an entry-to-mid-level industrial maintenance professional to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment. The role involves hands-on maintenance and basic troubleshooting, with support from senior technicians and maintenance leaders on more complex work. The technician helps minimize downtime, maintain product quality, and build foundational reliability and maintenance skills in a team-oriented environment. The position is located in Port Wentworth, Georgia, and has an eight-hour, non-rotating day shift that starts in the morning.
Requirements
- Foundational experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
- Understanding of safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, PPE requirements, hot work procedures, powered industrial trucks (PIT), fall protection, and rigging basics.
- Demonstrated commitment to working safely and following procedures.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments, including the ability to select and use tools safely.
- Comfort using CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and request parts.
- Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and create basic sketches or notes.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for identifying and correcting common equipment issues.
- Fundamental math skills, including measurements, unit conversions, and simple formulas.
- Willingness to learn and develop advanced maintenance and reliability skills; openness to feedback, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- Basic welding, machining, or fabrication experience.
- Familiarity with diagnostic tools or condition-monitoring techniques.
- Industrial maintenance certifications or relevant technical education.
- 1–2 years of maintenance experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain mechanical systems, including bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, shafts, motors, and gearboxes.
- Support conveyance systems, pumps, valves, and steam, air, and water utility systems.
- Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance.
- Identify and resolve common mechanical issues affecting safety, quality, or production.
- Diagnose problems, make repairs or replace parts, and restore equipment functionality.
- Document and communicate issues, root causes, and corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams.
- Perform scheduled inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and part replacements as part of preventive maintenance.
- Use basic diagnostic tools, including infrared thermometers, ultrasound devices, and oil sampling, to monitor equipment condition.
- Complete repairs based on inspection findings and established maintenance plans.
- Complete assigned work orders supporting plant reliability and improvement initiatives.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications while following safety and quality standards.
- Work with senior technicians and maintenance leads, and support larger repairs, overhauls, and installations while developing advanced skills.
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused environment through communication and knowledge sharing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
