Reliability Electrician IV 2nd Shift

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Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Reliability Electrician on 2nd Shift who will play an important role in the manufacture of a variety of flooring solutions for our residential and commercial customers. We are looking for individuals who are motivated, interested in learning various skills, and who enjoy problem solving. 

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities. 

Position Objective:

To maintain and ensure capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost.

Position Expectations:

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with focus on:

• Safe work practices
• High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service”
• Adherence to standards and best practice application acquired through training and work experience.
• Sharing maintenance knowledge and application skills through mentoring Reliability Electrician levels II & III, while continuing to grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives.
• Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership.

Position Duties and Task:

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels to include electrical systems including, but not limited to:

• Electrical system components - MCC’s, inverters, motors, etc.
• Control systems - PLC’s, robotics, and other associated automation equipment

Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues.

• Differentiate between cause types when troubleshooting among product, process, mechanical, and electrical contributors.
• Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correction steps to operations and maintenance leadership.
• Verify, provide feedback, and update electrical schematics appropriately and in a timely manner.

Execute and assist in development of proactive maintenance plans, including planned jobs on assigned equipment to include:

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function applying specifications, drawings, and written instruction on pre-defined schedules.
• Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities based on detailed job plans, including development of detailed job plans, and ensuring any necessary updates to schematics are completed.
• Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives.
• Mentor Reliability Electrician II’s & III’s in development of needed skills, while continuing to strengthen personal skills through assisting Reliability Electrician Vs in installation, upgrades, and removal of general electrical systems.

Critical Knowledge and Skills:

• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging
• Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning
• Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools including Process Calibrators, oscilloscope, IR camera, data loggers, and data archival and analysis.
• Math skills to include.
  • Arithmetic
  • Application of formulas such as current, voltage, etc.
  • Conversion of measurement units

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics/prints, updating electrical prints/schematics assigned for modification.
• Identification and proper use of tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Intermediate understanding of e-stop systems
• Intermediate troubleshooting of electrical components such as, but not limited to PLC’s, AC & DC drives, relay logic, single loop controllers, pneumatics & hydraulics.
• Ability to create basic to intermediate PLC programs for process and operational control.
• All jobs requiring LOTO will require the associate to follow the documented procedure for that piece of equipment.

Competencies:

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

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