Reliability Tech A - Day Shift

Job Title

Reliability Tech A - Day Shift

Position Overview

Shaw is hiring a Reliability Tech A with specialized skills in welding and fabrication. This role serves as a senior-level fabrication and welding specialist within the maintenance and reliability team. This individual will lead fabrication efforts, mentor junior technicians, and ensure high-quality fabrication standards across the plant.

This position is responsible for designing, building, and repairing equipment components through advanced welding and fabrication techniques while supporting overall equipment reliability. The technician will lead fabrication crews, contribute to root cause analysis of mechanical failures, and develop permanent solutions through custom fabrication and equipment modification.

Shift: 7am-3pm

Core Responsibilities

Fabrication & Welding Leadership

Lead fabrication crew on project work, installations, and equipment modifications

Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on various materials

Execute pipe welding and structural welding as required

Fabricate custom components including :

Brackets

Stands and supports

Ensure weld quality meets plant and safety standards

Provide hands-on training and mentorship to Technicians D–B

Blueprint & Design Interpretation

Read and interpret 2D and 3D equipment drawings

Translate drawings into fabricated components and assemblies

Take field measurements and develop fabrication plans

Work with engineering and maintenance to improve equipment design

Equipment Repair & Reliability Support

Support maintenance team by fabricating replacement parts and modifications

Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures

Design and implement fabrication-based solutions to prevent recurring failures

Assist in installation and alignment of fabricated equipment

Tools, Measurement & Setup

Accurately use measurement tools including:

Tape measures

Calipers

Squares and levels

Lay out, measure, cut, and fit materials for fabrication projects

Select proper welding methods, filler materials, shielding gases, and equipment settings

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 2 years of welding/fabrication experienc e in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Proficiency in:

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Experience with pipe welding and structural fabrication

Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings

Strong understanding of fabrication layout and fit-up techniques

Ability to lead small crews or project teams

Experience using basic measurement and layout tools

Preferred Qualifications

Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent)

Experience fabricating equipment in a manufacturing environment

Experience supporting maintenance reliability initiatives

Prior leadership or crew lead experience

Critical Skills

Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability

Ability to design practical, long-term fabrication solutions

Attention to detail and craftsmanship in welding and fabrication

Ability to train and develop other technicians

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the majority of shift .

Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry loads of up to 50 pounds without assistance .

Must be able to kneel, stoop, grasp and reach frequently .

Must be able to work with hands/ arms extended overhead.

Must be able to operate hand and power tools and equipment.

May be required to use (ladders, lifts, baskets, etc.)

Competencies

Work Standards

Solve Problems

Build Customer Satisfaction

Collaborate

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

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