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Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Reliability Tech C - 1st Shift (Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm) to maintain and ensure the capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at the lowest reasonable cost. This position is located in Plant WE, in Chatsworth, GA.

Responsibilities:  

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with focus on:

Safe work practices High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service”

Adherence to standards and best practice application acquired through training and work experience

Learn and grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives

Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership.

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels to include mechanical systems including, but not limited to: Power transmission components - bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes.

Conveyance systems – product/process related, as well as those tied to utilities such as steam, water, air, electricity, etc. which could include pumps, piping, etc. Mechanical control systems - including related hydraulic & pneumatic elements Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues

Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership

Execute proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment to include: Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function, including replacement of components on pre-defined schedules and lubrication

Predictive Maintenance (PdM) – inspection, measurement, with focus on data collection with PdM tools related to equipment performance

Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities based on detailed job plans

Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives

Assist Reliability Tech B’s, A’s, and Leads in installation and removal of general mechanical systems

Requirements:  

Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and Hot Work

Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning

Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools

Math skills to include

Arithmetic

Application of formulas such as area, volume, etc.

Conversion of measurement units

Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and make simple sketches Identification and proper use of tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application

Proper storage and handling techniques for lubricants

Power transmission component types, terms, operation, and maintenance Plumbing/piping conveyance system types, terms, operation, and maintenance Precision alignment techniques for indirect coupled elements, including laser alignment Basic troubleshooting of mechanical systems

Common cause failure modes and correction of mechanical systems  

Competencies:  

Work Standards

Solve Problems

Build Customer Satisfaction

Shaw benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Life insurance and disability coverage 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Employee assistance program 

• Health savings account 

• Paid Time Off 

• Parental Leave 

• 401K and Retirement Plans 

• Product discounts for employees 

• Adoption assistance 

• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations) 

• And much more. 

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