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Reliability Tech A or B - 1st Shift

Shaw Industries Group

Shaw Industries Group

cartersville, ga, usa
Posted on Aug 1, 2025

Job Title

Reliability Tech A or B - 1st Shift

Position Overview

POSITION PURPOSE:

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

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with a 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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

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 the 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

Based on Experience can be hired as an A or B Tech

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.