Reliability Tech A Day Shift

Shaw Industries


Job Location:

Dalton, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 positionis responsible fordesigning 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

  • Fabricate custom componentsincluding:

  • Brackets

  • Stands and supports

  • Ensure weld quality meets plant and safety standards

  • Provide hands-on training and mentorship to Technicians DB

Blueprint & Design Interpretation

  • Read and interpret 2D and 3Dequipmentdrawings

  • 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

  • Assistin 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 experiencein an industrial or manufacturing environment

  • Proficiencyin:

  • MIG welding

  • TIG welding

  • Stick welding

  • Experience withpipe welding and structural fabrication

  • Ability to read and interpret2D 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 sitstandor walk for the majority ofshift.

  • Must be able to lift push pull and carry loads of up to 50 pounds withoutassistance.

  • Must be able to kneel stoop grasp and reachfrequently.

  • Must be able to work with hands/armsextended overhead.

  • Must be able tooperatehand and power tools and equipment.

  • May beto use (ladders lifts basketsetc.)

Competencies

  • Work Standards

  • SolveProblems

  • 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.
Job TitleReliability Tech A - Day ShiftPosition OverviewShaw 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 effo...

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