Tufting Machine Operator - 3rd Shift; Dalton, Georgia,

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What We Need 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.

• Operates tufting machine (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.
• Follows 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 with all company and regulatory safety and environmental guidelines and practices, including wearing appropriate safety garments and using the appropriate tools and equipment.
• Attends job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follows established standard operating procedures.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Performs other tasks assigned by management.

• High school graduate or GED equivalency preferred.
• Prior experience operating tufting machine equipment required, or an equivalent combination of on-the-job training and work experience.
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient at basic math calculations.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• May be required to use PC and other department specific database systems.

• 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.

• 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 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 test for preventing quality defects on running product.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willing to work in all types of weather.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our brands include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. We operate in many regions around the world and have a long history of industry leadership.

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

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Textile Manufacturing