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.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

- 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.

Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution

- 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 & Predictive Maintenance

- 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.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

- 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.

Team Collaboration & Development

- 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.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience

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

Safety Expertise

- 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.

Technical Skills

- 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.

Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation

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

Analytical Ability

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

Preferred Qualifications

- 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 advanced diagnostic tools.
- Leadership Experience:  Experience mentoring technicians or leading small-scale maintenance efforts.
- 3 years of experience in Maintenance.

COMPETENCIES

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

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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
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