Tufting | Reliability Technician D | 3rd Shift

Job Title

Tufting | Reliability 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.