TILE - BODY PREP Technician - C SHIFT; Dickson, Tennessee

Body Prep Technician

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal‑Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close‑knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family‑friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work.

Dal‑Tile is currently seeking a Body Prep Technician to join our team!

Schedule: 2‑2‑3 Rotation Nights 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Experienced Team Member that assists all team members throughout the production process in the effective production of tile.

• Approaches all responsibilities with the mindset that ensures safety is built into every process task, factoring ergonomics, environmental and hazard elimination into the work steps of the team and themselves.
• Understands their ability to directly increase overall product quality and integrity, while ensuring that process and product waste are driven to elimination through their skill and intervention.
• Performs/reviews product testing results in order to make necessary corrections within the operating parameters to ensure finished powder integrity maintains internal specifications.
• Maintains a “continuous improvement” mindset when working on equipment, always looking for a better, safer way, and communicating best practices.
• Responsible for completing daily report detailing safety concerns, quality review, efficiency and inventory levels, as well as equipment maintenance completed throughout shift.
• Focusing on machine and conveyor audits to ensure issues are recognized early in order to foster a more proactive than reactive approach.
• Responsible for regular material and belt calibration according to outline determined by Quality Management System or at the request of the department Manager.
• Direct responsibility for grinding media inventory, replenishment orders and fill levels inside Ball Mill.
• Ability to wear PPE (including but not limited to a respirator) and maintain company safety policies.
• Will be seen as a leader in the department during times when the department Manager is scheduled out of the office.
• Continuously reviewing their respective area for ideas and thoughts that will drive productivity and reduce costs within the organization, and be able to professionally speak to their solution for improvement.
• Conducts scheduled safety audits throughout the department, looking for unsafe conditions or finding a system or manner in which we can improve the quality of work life for our team.
• Monitors balance and records data on dust collection equipment within the department.
• Will be responsible to fill in at an operator level during call‑offs and potentially vacation.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Routinely working at a height that requires fall protection.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include:
Company match on 401(k), employee purchase discount, and tuition reimbursement.

Dal‑Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families – thank you for your service! Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/veteran commitment to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Textile Manufacturing

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