Reliability Tech - Day Shift

Reliability Tech A - Day Shift

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.

Shift: 7am-3pm

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Minimum 2 years of welding/fabrication experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in: MIG welding, TIG welding, Stick welding, 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

• Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent)
• Experience fabricating equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting maintenance reliability initiatives
• Prior leadership or crew lead experience

• 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

• 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.)

• Work Standards
• Solve Problems
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Collaborate

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