Tufting Lead Maintenance Tech

Overview

Job Summary:

The Tufting Lead Maintenance Tech is responsible for service and repair of all tufting related machines and equipment in the department, including facilitating preventive maintenance (PMs) and managing parts inventory.

• Must be able to troubleshoot and fix the tufting machine, warpers, and other equipment in the department.
• Responsible for correct style setup in tufting machines.
• Assist machine operators with setup as needed.
• Help machine operators on machine lines, blades, loopers, etc.
• Reblade and rehook machines as necessary.
• Rebuild and overhaul machines as necessary.
• Responsible for making first-quality carpet and notifying supervisor of any quality problems.
• Maintain and ensure machines and equipment in the tufting department have preventive maintenance performed on a designated schedule.
• Help ensure the tufting department maintains the correct types and quantities of machine parts.

• Lifting is required of machine parts and tools of various weights multiple times per shift.
• Standing is required approximately 6 hours per shift.
• Reaching, stooping, and bending are required multiple times for various durations throughout the shift.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to use tools continuously during shift.
• Must be able to crawl underneath machines or atop machines if needed; occasionally climb, balance, and kneel.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic arithmetic.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Must be trained in Lockout / Tagout.
• Safety equipment must be worn as required.
• Report to management any quality, safety, or potential problems encountered while performing the job.
• Responsible for quality and safety of own output.