Tufting | Reliability Technician D | 3rd Shift

Tufting | Reliability Technician D | 3rd Shift

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