Reliability Tech - Day Shift

Position: 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.