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Plant D4 Maintenance | Reliability Technician B | Shift 1st

Position Overview

Position Overview:

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Position Objective: Train and mentor reliability technicians D-C, ensuring they have the necessary skills to perform their duties effectively . To main tain and upkeep equipment as assigned and p artici pate in root cause analysis of machinery failur es , iden tify the necessary steps to correct the failures, and make repairs and partici pate in finding solutions to elimi nate future recurrence of the failures.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

Lubrication : Ability to follow plant-specific lubrication practices, including proper storage, contamination prevention, and oil sample collection. -

Measurement : Proficient in measuring runout on mounted shafts and using advanced measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) with precision (+/-.001"). -

Mechanical Print Reading: Capable of identifying parts in exploded views and providing sketches with dimensions. -

Power Transmission : Experience in performing precise shaft alignment using various alignment tools, removing/replacing clutches, disassembling/reassembling gearboxes, and mentoring junior technicians. Skilled in selecting and installing bearings, troubleshooting systems, and planning power transmission projects. -

Fabrication/Welding : Proficient in operating plasma cutters and oxy/acetylene torches, and skilled in SMAW and MIG welding techniques to fabricate components to specified tolerances. -

Hydraulics: Knowledgeable in calculating force in hydraulic systems and troubleshooting faulty components using hydraulic prints. -

Piping/Plumbing/Pumps : Skilled in installing rotary unions, modifying piping systems, and identifying and repairing faults in plumbing systems. -

Pneumatics : Ability to check and replace components in pneumatic systems, including filters and control valves.

Non-Equipment Related Tasks:

+ Perform general maintenance and repairs as directed by management.

+ Attending required meetings and training sessions.

+ Ensure cleanliness and safety in the work environment.

+ Document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS (Sharp) system.

+ Complete DOSTool activities relevant to current pay level and higher levels as required .

+ Meet performance goals focused on efficiency and downtime reduction.

+ Provide training to fellow technicians as needed.

Critical Skills:

+ Ability to analyze and resolve equipment failures effectively.

+ Previous mechanical repair experience is preferred.

+ Basic math skills are essential

+ Willingness to operate a powered industrial truck (PIT)

+ May be required to operate aerial lift

Physical Requirements:

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform various physical tasks, including climbing, bending, and working at heights.

+ Ability to stand, walk, or sit for the majority of shifts.

Competencies:

+ Commitment to work standards and problem-solving.

+ Focus on customer satisfaction and collaboration.

+ Coaching and Development of others

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.