Tufting Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (12am-8am)

About the Role

Mohawk is looking for a Tufting Machine Operator in the Dalton, Ga area. You will operate a level loop, patterned loop, cut pile, or enhanced graphics tufting machine.

Responsibilities

• Operates tufting machine (e.g., threading and/or replacing needles, replacing cutting blades, aligning cutting blade block, hook replacement, etc.).
• Conducts machine set-up checks (production checklist, “deck board” and backing verification).
• Compares tufted carpet to griege standard and side/center/side match.
• Performs quality inspection during production runs, mends voids in carpets as required.
• Changes backing as required.
• Doffs off carpet rolls as required.
• Follows company guidelines and operating procedures, and identifies unsafe working, building, and environmental conditions.
• Reports any issues to supervisor and/or appropriate department head or crew leader for resolution.
• Ensures compliance with all company and regulatory safety and environmental guidelines and practices, including wearing appropriate safety garments, using the right tools and equipment, and exercising required safety behaviors.
• Attends job-related training as deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follows all established standard operating procedures.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Performs other tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalency preferred.
• Prior experience in operating tufting machine equipment required, and/or equivalent combination of on-the-job training and work experience.
• Ability to read and write in standard English and perform basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• May be required to use PC and other department-specific database systems.

Skills

• Ability to communicate in standard English to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and to keep simple records and make reports.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable level of attendance in accordance with company and department guidelines.
• Ability to perform specific duties with instructions but without direct supervision.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, and stand for long periods of time frequently.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• Work environment is a noisy, high-traffic production floor.
• Must be able to pass a color blind and/or color hue test to prevent quality defects on running product.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to work in all types of weather.