Reliability Tech A - Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Job Title

Reliability Tech A

Position Overview

POSITION PURPOSE: 

To maintain and ensure capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost. To execute targeted fabrication and improvement projects in the manufacturing facility.

 

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 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 and electrical 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 

• Differentiate between cause types when troubleshooting among product, process, mechanical, and electrical contributors 

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

Execute and provide feedback on 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 and measurement of equipment performance applying Infrared Thermography, collection of oil samples for outside analysis, and basic ultrasound measurement with audible evaluation

• Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities, including influence in the development of detailed job plans and ensuring any necessary updates to schematics are noted with updates requested to appropriate resources

Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives.  Mentor Reliability Techs/ C, D, & II in development of needed skills, while continuing to strengthen personal skills through assisting Reliability Tech A’s,

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

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

• Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning 

• Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools including DMM’s, megger meters, tachometers, network cable testing, etc. 

• 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 selection of proper tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application  

• Selection and development of lubrication schedules, including application methods and systems 

• Power transmission system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures

• Plumbing/piping conveyance system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures

• Precision alignment techniques for direct coupled elements, including laser alignment 

• Fabrication skills including welding stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, cutting techniques and tools associated

• Intermediate troubleshooting techniques of mechanical systems, understanding electrical interactions 

• Common cause failure modes and correction of  mechanical systems 

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

 

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 PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.