Tufting | Reliability Technician D | 3rd Shift

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve the Tufting/Warping Departments by operating the automated blade block sharpening equipment. Maintain flow of blade block assemblies both to and from the Dalton area carpet facilities. This is a 3rd shift position, Sunday - Thursday 11pm-7am.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for the past 3 years.
Ability to communicate to other employees both in speech and in writing.
Ensure the work environment is free of harassment and that employees feel free to express problems and concerns.
Assure compliance of all corporate policies.
Drive the Box Truck.
Knowledge of safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging and Hot Work.
Proficiency with calculator and computer applications for work order documentation and parts requisitioning.
Understanding of measurement units and basic math skills including arithmetic and conversion of measurement units.
Ability to read, interpret, and make simple sketches.
Basic understanding of tools and their proper uses.
Knowledge of precision alignment techniques for indirect coupled elements.
Understanding of power transmission component types, terms, operation, and maintenance.
Novice troubleshooting of mechanical systems (Basic Troubleshooting of those components technician is assigned to).
Familiarity with various wrenches, hammers & other hand tools, support equipment, gauges, and parts.
Abide by and enforce plant safety rules and regulations.
Know evacuation routes and gathering locations.

Nice To Haves

Novice troubleshooting of mechanical systems (Basic Troubleshooting of those components technician is assigned to.)

Responsibilities

Operate automated blade block sharpening equipment.
Maintain flow of blade block assemblies to and from Dalton area carpet facilities.
Understand basics of equipment operations to support familiarization of facility and operations equipment, including regular maintenance activities.
Execute general maintenance (GM) activities at the facility level such as repair needs in office areas, bathrooms, building and grounds, etc.
Execute routine, defined inspections or setups such as safety & environmental inspection and reporting, and collection/recording of key operational data (e.g., utility meter readings).
Perform repetitive parts changes, including those requiring precision measurement and part quality checks.
Support Reliability Techs C-A in job-site preparation and cleanup, collection/delivery/return of parts and tools, PIT operation during work execution, painting, greasing/lubrication, and acting as Confined Space & Hot Work Watch.
Deliver/Pickup Blade Blocks to tufting facilities.
Drive box truck to pick up, load, and deliver blade blocks to tufting facilities.
Manually feed trays into the system and remove trays from the system.
Transport tray carts from dock doors to storage, staging, and/or grinding location.
Swap to new blades when flagged by the machine.
Change grinding wheels and lubrication/filters.
Perform preventative maintenance on grinding equipment and other auxiliary equipment.
Follow job procedures related to operating the blade block grinding station and escalate issues appropriately.
Follow all safety, LOTO, APM, or other related procedures.
Keep area clean.
Put work orders into CMMS system as needed.
Submit process improvement ideas as needed.
Attend periodic departmental meetings and training.
Manage time and plan to process blade blocks and deliver finished sets to plants in the Dalton area.
Ensure quality of blade blocks upon exit, checking for sharpness, blade distance, tightness in block, and damaged fasteners, blocks, or blades.