Predictive Maintenance Tech

Shaw Industries•Thomson, GA

About The Position

The Predictive Maintenance Tech performs predictive maintenance tasks to monitor and assess the condition of production and infrastructure equipment, helping improve reliability and minimize downtime. The role uses predictive maintenance instruments and software to collect and analyze equipment data, document findings, establish baselines and trends, and generate corrective work orders. The technician follows up on completed work to confirm that findings were resolved and to collect new baseline data. The technician also performs precision lubrication using ultrasound and precision alignment of belts and shafts, and trains maintenance teammates on alignment techniques. The role requires maintaining the integrity and security of technical tools, working safely, communicating findings to management, and completing training and certification in predictive maintenance technologies. Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to keep the program on schedule.

Requirements

Good interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work with close supervision.
Meet Shaw Technical Academy requirements for Technician-Electrician II or Technician-Mechanic Level B.
Computer skills with predictive maintenance-related programs and software and Microsoft Suites.
Attend and implement Level I Ultrasound, Infrared, and Level 2 Vibration certification courses, or receive internal training from a qualified facilitator, including a PdM Tech II or member of corporate reliability.
Complete all related training required by the Maintenance Manager.
Complete OSHA, SAFE, SMS, plant-specific, Lockout/Tag out, and Powered Industrial Truck training.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for eight to twelve hours a day.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, lift, climb ladders, and reach occasionally.
Ability to lift or carry packages weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to wear OSHA- and NFPA-required PPE, including an 8-cal arc-flash protective suit, for extended periods.
Ability to operate technical equipment and analyze results, including accurately reading multicolor graphs and screens and discerning colors.
Ability to listen for and interpret noise anomalies of varying pitch or magnitude.
Ability to make visual judgments, quantitative and qualitative, at distances from six inches to twenty-five feet in varying environmental conditions.
Comply with corporate and plant safety rules and guidelines and remain alert to facility hazards.

Responsibilities

Use infrared imagers, ultrasound collectors, and vibration analyzers.
Analyze ultrasound and infrared data to determine necessary actions.
Attend and implement offsite certification and training in predictive maintenance technology and data analysis, using ISO-recognized or approved equivalent training.
Document findings; build and maintain routes; develop baselines; trend data; interpret results; and create and generate corrective work orders.
Follow up after corrective work orders are completed to verify resolution and collect new baseline data.
Develop proficiency in software for collection and analysis of ultrasound, infrared, vibration, and oil analysis data.
Develop proficiency in collecting, importing, and exporting routes and reporting in vibration software.
Demonstrate precision lubrication techniques using ultrasound.
Visually identify electrical components for infrared scan reporting and corrective work documentation.
Perform precision alignment on belts and shafts using precision alignment tools.
Educate and train maintenance teammates on alignment techniques.
Maintain the integrity and security of sensitive and technical tools.
Perform duties safely and communicate findings to management in a timely manner.
Work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to keep the program on schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership, participate in committees, and maintain a clean work area.
Complete required predictive maintenance, safety, and plant-specific training.