Tufting Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (12am-8am) (Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30720)

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing, and more opportunities for our people. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Come find your “more” with Mohawk!

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 (Ex. Threading and/or replacing needles, replace cutting blades, align 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.
• Must follow company guidelines and operating procedures, and identifies unsafe working, building and environmental conditions.
• Reports any issue to supervisor and/or appropriate department head or crew leader for resolution.
• Ensures compliance to all company and regulatory safety and environmental guidelines and practices to include wearing the appropriate safety garments, using the appropriate tools and equipment, and exercising the required safety behaviors for the task at hand.
• Attends any job-related training 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.
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to walk long distances, climb on ladders, and stand for long periods of time frequently.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must also be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• Work environment is a noisy, high traffic production floor.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to work in all types of weather.

Benefits

As a leading global flooring manufacturer, Mohawk offers competitive benefits including:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mohawk Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.