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Reliability Tech D 1st Shift

Patcraft · Dalton, GA, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Reliability Technician D 1st Shift

Shaw Industries is seeking a Reliability Technician D to join our team on first shift. This role is responsible for supporting the performance and reliability of equipment within assigned areas, ensuring optimal efficiency at the lowest reasonable cost.
Shift Hours: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a global leader in flooring and surface solutions for residential, commercial, and outdoor environments. Through innovation, design excellence, and operational strength, Shaw delivers customer-focused solutions that meet a wide range of market needs.
Our portfolio includes brands such as Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, and Watershed Geo.
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

Maintaining safe work practices
Delivering high-quality, precise work with a strong customer service mindset
Following established standards and best practices
Continuously expanding knowledge of maintenance processes and equipment performance
Providing feedback and contributing ideas for improvement
Key Responsibilities

Develop a basic understanding of equipment operations and assist with routine maintenance activities
Perform general maintenance tasks across the facility, including offices, restrooms, and grounds
Complete routine inspections and equipment setups, including: safety and environmental checks, recording operational data (e.g., utility readings), replacing parts and conducting quality checks with precision measurements
Assist Reliability Technicians (Levels C–A) with: job site setup and cleanup, transporting tools and materials, PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) operation during tasks, painting, lubrication, and greasing, supporting confined space monitoring and hot work safety
Required Knowledge & Skills

Familiarity with safety practices (LOTO, PPE, confined space, fall protection, rigging, PIT, hot work)
Basic computer skills for documentation and parts ordering
Working knowledge of measurement units and basic math (including conversions)
Ability to read, interpret, and sketch basic diagrams
Understanding of tools and their proper usage
Introductory knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting and power transmission systems
Competencies

Work Standards
Solve Problems
Build Customer Satisfaction
Collaborate
Shaw Employee Benefits Include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers*
Behavioral and Mental Health Support
Paid Time Off
Bereavement and Holiday Pay
Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay
Employee Discounts
Career Development & Education Assistance
401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
Disability & Life Insurance
Financial and Retirement Planning
Medical & Social Security Assistance
And more.
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.