Maintenance Tech B

Job Title Maintenance Tech B

Position Overview

About the Role:

Shaw is hiring for a Maintenance Technician B! The Maintenance Technician (Level

B) is a skilled maintenance professional responsible for ensuring production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this mid-level role, you will focus on maintaining and sustaining critical machinery, minimizing downtime, and supporting consistent product quality. Working in a collaborative team environment, you will apply your technical expertise while continuing to develop advanced maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

• Perform hands‑on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Maintain mechanical systems including bearings, shafts, pulleys, belts, chains, motors, and gearboxes.
• Service conveyance systems, piping, and utilities (steam, air, water).
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure reliable operation and reduced downtime.

• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues impacting safety, quality, and production efficiency.
• Identify root causes of mechanical failures and understand related electrical interactions.
• Execute repairs efficiently and communicate findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to maintenance and operations teams.

• Preventive Maintenance (PM):
  Perform scheduled inspections, measurements, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM):
  Use condition‑monitoring tools (infrared thermography, oil analysis, basic ultrasonics) to identify early signs of equipment failure.
• Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM):
  Address issues identified through PM and PdM activities and contribute to refining maintenance job plans.

• Complete work orders supporting plant initiatives, upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and process enhancements.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.

• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure effective execution of work.
• Mentor and support the development of entry‑level technicians (Levels C &
  
  D).
• Partner with senior technicians (Level
  
  A) on more complex tasks, installations, and overhauls.
• Actively contribute to a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of safety requirements, including:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined space entry
• PPE usage
• Hot work procedures
• Powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Fall protection
• Hoisting and rigging
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to select and properly use the right tools for each task.
• Experience using CMMS or basic computer systems to document work and manage parts.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Capable of creating simple sketches or notes to communicate maintenance work.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Solid math skills, including measurements, conversions, and basic formulas used in maintenance work.

• Troubleshooting:
  Working knowledge of electrical systems to troubleshoot.
• Schematics:
  Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Fabrication
  
  Skills:
  
  Welding, machining, or equipment modification experience.
• Advanced Predictive Maintenance:
  Experience with vibration analysis or…