Maintenance Tech A - Shift C Nights

Job Title

Maintenance Tech A - Shift C Nights

Position Overview

About the Role: The Maintenance Technician (Level A) is a highly skilled industrial maintenance professional responsible for maximizing the performance, uptime, and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient operations while supporting product quality and cost-effectiveness. Working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, you will apply precision maintenance practices, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement strategies to keep operations running at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Maintain mechanical systems such as bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, and pulleys.
• Service conveyors, piping systems, and utility systems (steam, air, water).
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues affecting safety, quality, and productivity.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Restore equipment to safe operating condition quickly and efficiently.

Proactive Maintenance Execution

• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Utilize condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics) to detect and prevent failures.
• Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM): Execute maintenance based on equipment condition and data insights, supported by detailed job plans.

Continuous Improvement

• Complete work orders and support reliability and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in projects that enhance equipment performance and support new technologies.
• Contribute ideas and solutions aligned with operational and business goals.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Share expertise and best practices across the team.
• Mentor and support the development of less-experienced technicians.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.

Safety Expertise

• Thorough understanding of safety standards including:

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Confined space entry

• PPE requirements

• Powered industrial trucks (PIT)

• Fall protection

• Hoisting and rigging

• Hot work procedures

• Demonstrates a consistent commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar tools.
• Ability to document work and manage parts effectively.

Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience updating or creating technical documentation.

Analytical Ability

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Solid math skills including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Troubleshooting: Proven electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Schematics: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Fabrication Skills: Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.
• Predictive Maintenance: Hands-on experience using diagnostic technologies and interpreting data.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, or lead maintenance personnel.
• 4+ years of Maintenance experience

COMPETENCIES:

Work Standards

Solve Problems

Build Customer Satisfaction

Collaborate

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Work Shift

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

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