• Reliability Tech A - 1st Shift

    Shaw Industries Inc (Columbia, SC)


    Job Title

     

    Reliability Tech A - 1st Shift

    Position Overview

    POSITION PURPOSE:

    To maintain, ensure, and improve capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost.

    POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

    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

     

    Sharing maintenance knowledge and application skills through mentoring Reliability Tech levels D thru B, while continuing to 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

    POSITION DUTIES & TASKS:

    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 root causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership

    Execute and assist in development of proactive maintenance plans, including planned jobs 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) – analysis of data from PdM measurements collected from IR, Oil Analysis, and Ultrasound including development of corrective action plans in response to analysis findings when

    + Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities, including the development of detailed job plans

     

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

     

    Mentor Reliability Techs B thru D in development of needed skills

     

    Install and startup of new equipment

     

    Support innovation related activities

    CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

    + 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

     

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    + Arithmetic

    + Application of formulas such as area, volume, etc.

    + Conversion of measurement units

    + Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, as well as contribute to the revision and creation of schematics for systems

    + Identification and selection of proper tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application

    + Identification and selection of the correct material types used in construction and fabrication

    + Advanced fabrication skills used in project work, including design, project planning, and execution for systems such as power transmission, plumbing/piping, and process equipment installation

    + Ability to execute root cause analysis evaluations on equipment and process failures, focusing on solution creation to eliminate or lessen exposure from future similar failure modes

    + Interpret, analyze results, and build action plans for identified issues from PdM tool application, specifically from IR, Oil Analysis, & Ultrasound

    COMPETENCIES

    + Work Standards

    + Solve Problems

    + Build Customer Satisfaction

    + Collaborate

    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.