Tufting Maintenance Technician D 3rd Shift

**Job Title** Tufting | Maintenance Technician D | 3rd Shift **Position Overview** **POSITION OBJECTIVE:**   Serve the Tufting/Warping Departments by operating the automated blade block sharpening equipment.  Maintain flow of blade block assemblies both to and from the Dalton area carpet facilities. Shift: Sunday - Thursday 11pm-7am **Essential Duties:** * Understands the basics of equipment operations to support familiarization of facility and operations equipment, including regular maintenance activities  * Execute general maintenance “GM” activities at the facility level such as repair needs in office areas, bathrooms, building and grounds, etc.   * Execute routine, defined inspections or setups such as those activities for:  * Safety & Environmental inspection and reporting  * Collection and recording of key operational data such as utility meter readings  * Repetitive parts changes, including those requiring precision measurement and part quality checks  * Support Reliability Techs C-A in:  * Job-site preparation and cleanup  * Collection, delivery, and return of parts and tools  * PIT Operation during work execution  * Painting  * Greasing/lubrication  * Confined Space & Hot Work Watch  * Delivery/Pickup of Blade Blocks to tufting facilities * Drive box truck to pick up, load, and deliver blade blocks to tufting facilities * Manually feed of trays into system  * Manually remove trays from system  * Transport tray carts from dock doors to storage, staging, and/or grinding location  * Swap to new blades when they are flagged by the machine  * Change grinding wheels  * Change lubrication and filter  * Perform preventative maintenance on grinding equipment and other auxiliary equipment * Follow job procedures related to operating the blade block grinding station * Ensure issue related to this are escalated appropriately. * Follow all safety, LOTO, APM, or other related procedures. * Keep area clean * Put work orders into CMMS system as needed * Submit process improvement ideas as needed * Attend periodic departmental meetings as well as training that will foster continued job improvement * Time management and planning to process blade blocks and deliver finished sets to plants in the Dalton area. * Ensure quality of blade blocks as they exit the unit checking for: * Sharpness * Blade distance * Tightness in block * Damaged fasteners, blocks or blades **Physical Requirements:** * Sit or stand intermittently for at least 8 to 12 hours * Climb steps several times per day * Walk through plant several times per day * Withstand exposure to changes in both temperature and humidity * Apply forces to tools necessary to accomplish the work **Other Requirements** * Communicate to other employees both in speech and in writing * Ensure the work environment is free of harassment and that employees feel free to express problems and concerns * Assure compliance of all corporate policies **Critical Knowledge and Skills:** * Drive the Box Truck * Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging and Hot Work  * Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning  * Measurement units  * Basic math skills to include  * Arithmetic  * Conversion of measurement units  * Ability to read, interpret, and make simple sketches  * Basic understanding of tools and their proper uses   * Precision alignment techniques for indirect coupled elements  * Power transmission component types, terms, operation, and maintenance  * Novice troubleshooting of mechanical systems (Basic Troubleshooting of those components technician is assigned to.)    **Tools, Equipment & Material Requirements:** * Various wrenches, hammers & other hand tools * Support equipment * Gauge Parts **Safety & Security Requirements:** * Abide by and enforce plant safety rules and regulations * Know evacuation routes and gathering location **Certifications / Licenses:** * Must have a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for past 3 years. **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.