Maintenance Tech B - Night Shift
shaw industries
📍 shaw plant wd 2305 lakeland rd dalton georgia 30721 usa united states🕐 6d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Job Title**
Maintenance Tech B - Night Shift
**Position Overview**
**About the Role:** Shaw is hiring for a Maintenance Technician B! The Maintenance Technician (Level B) is a skilled maintenance professional responsible for ensuring production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this mid-level role, you will focus on maintaining and sustaining critical machinery, minimizing downtime, and supporting consistent product quality. Working in a collaborative team environment, you will apply your technical expertise while continuing to develop advanced maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
Shift: 3rd 11pm-7am Sunday-Thursday
**Key Responsibilities**
**Equipment Maintenance & Repair**
* Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of industrial equipment.
* Maintain mechanical systems including bearings, shafts, pulleys, belts, chains, motors, and gearboxes.
* Service conveyance systems, piping, and utilities (steam, air, water).
* Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure reliable operation and reduced downtime.
**Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution**
* Diagnose and resolve equipment issues impacting safety, quality, and production efficiency.
* Identify root causes of mechanical failures and understand related electrical interactions.
* Execute repairs efficiently and communicate findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to maintenance and operations teams.
**Preventive & Predictive Maintenance**
* **Preventive Maintenance (PM):** Perform scheduled inspections, measurements, lubrication, and component replacements.
* **Predictive Maintenance (PdM):** Use condition-monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, basic ultrasonics) to identify early signs of equipment failure.
* **Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM):** Address issues identified through PM and PdM activities and contribute to refining maintenance job plans.
**Projects & Continuous Improvement**
* Complete work orders supporting plant initiatives, upgrades, and reliability improvements.
* Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and process enhancements.
* Contribute to initiatives that improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
**Team Collaboration & Development**
* Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure effective execution of work.
* Mentor and support the development of entry-level technicians (Levels C & D).
* Partner with senior technicians (Level A) on more complex tasks, installations, and overhauls.
* Actively contribute to a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.
**Qualifications & Skills**
**Required Experience**
* Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
* Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.
**Safety Expertise**
* Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements, including:
* Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
* Confined space entry
* PPE usage
* Hot work procedures
* Powered industrial trucks (PIT)
* Fall protection
* Hoisting and rigging
* Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
**Technical Skills**
* Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
* Ability to select and properly use the right tools for each task.
* Experience using CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and manage parts.
**Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation**
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
* Capable of creating simple sketches or notes to communicate maintenance work.
**Analytical Ability**
* Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
* Solid math skills, including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance work.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* **Troubleshooting:** Working knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot.
* **Schematics:** Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
* **Fabrication Skills:** Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.
* **Advanced Predictive Maintenance:** Experience with vibration analysis or advanced diagnostic tools.
* **Leadership Experience:** Experience mentoring technicians or leading small-scale maintenance efforts.
* 3 years of experience in Maintenance.
**COMPETENCIES**
* Work Standards
* Solve Problems
* Build Customer Satisfaction
* Collaborate
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**Work Shift**
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.