Reliability Technician C3

Job TitleReliability Technician C3

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Reliability Tech C3 to maintain and ensure capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost.

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 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:

Mechanical

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

Electrical

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels to include electrical systems including, but not limited to:

Electrical system components - MCC’s, inverters, motors, etc.

Control systems - PLC’s, robotics, and other associated automation equipment

Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues

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

Verify and provide feedback on needed updates to electrical schematics

Execute proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment to include:

Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function applying specifications, drawings, and written instruction on pre-defined schedules

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

Install and replace motors, drives, controls, starters, communication systems, PLC, and other manufacturing and facility related equipment

Mentor Reliability Electrician II’s in development of needed skills, while continuing to strengthen personal skills through assisting Reliability Electrician IV’s-V’sin installation, upgrades, and removal of general electrical systems

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

General

Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, 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 current, voltage, etc.

Conversion of measurement units

Mechanical

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

Electrical

Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics/prints and make simple sketches

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

Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)

Basic understanding of e-stop systems

Basic troubleshooting of electrical components such as, but not limited to PLC’s, AC & DC drives, relay logic, single loop controllers, pneumatics & hydraulics

Ability to size wire and components for specific single & 3 phase circuits

Understanding of PLC operation

COMPETENCIES

Work Standards

Solve Problems

Build Customer Satisfaction

Collaborate

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.

Work Shift8 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.

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