Reliability Tech D1 - Day Shift at Shaw Industries in Dalton, GA

Job Title Reliability Tech D1 - Day Shift

Position Overview

Shaw is hiring a Reliability Tech D1. This is an entry-level maintenance professional responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. In this foundational role, you will perform basic maintenance tasks, assist experienced technicians, and help maintain overall plant reliability. This position is designed to build core skills in industrial maintenance while contributing to smooth operations, minimal downtime, and a safe, high-quality production environment.

Shift: 8am-8pm

Responsibilities:

• Safe work practices

• High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service”

• Adherence to standards and best practice applications acquired through training and work experience

• Learn and 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.

• 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 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, and measurement, with a 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 the installation and removal of general mechanical systems Requirements:

• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and Hot Work Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisition in 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 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

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Work Shift 12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts AM, days change only

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