Reliability Technician B - 12 Hour Day Shift

Shaw • Ringgold, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Technician B 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 involves executing assigned tasks with a focus on 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 and application of formulas (e.g., area, volume).
• 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.
• Selection and development of lubrication schedules, including application methods and systems.
• Knowledge of power transmission system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Understanding of common cause failure modes and correction of in mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels, including mechanical systems such as power transmission components (bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes), conveyance systems (product/process related, steam, water, air, electricity, pumps, piping), and mechanical control systems (including hydraulic & pneumatic elements).
• Execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues, communicating findings and potential causes to operations and maintenance leadership.
• Execute and provide feedback on proactive maintenance plans, including Preventive Maintenance (PM) (inspection, measurement, component replacement, lubrication), Predictive Maintenance (PdM) (applying Infrared Thermography, collecting oil samples, basic ultrasound measurement), and Condition Maintenance (CM) (repair/replacement based on PM/PdM findings, influencing job plan development).
• Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts critical to business objectives.
• Mentor Reliability Techs C & D in skill development and strengthen personal skills by assisting Reliability Tech A’s and Leads in installation and removal of general mechanical systems.

What This Job Offers

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