COATER OPERATOR - 3rd Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc. • Antioch, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Coater Operator in the Dalton, Ga area. This role involves operating coater machines within manufacturing facilities. The operator will observe upcoming styles, adjust speed and temperature accordingly, and apply chemicals to treat styles. Additionally, they will adjust tenter wings for proper selvedge pinning and monitor the application of backing to carpet.

Requirements

• High school or GED and two-years related experience.
• Work experience, or equivalent training and experience that provides the incumbent with the knowledge of basic or commonly used rules, procedures or operations, or basic skills to use office equipment.
• Knowledge of Company brands and product information required to perform the essential functions of this job.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a team; work well with others and must show enthusiasm, initiate and pride in work.
• Ability to form basic mathematics and weight measures.
• Written communication, organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities, detail oriented and the ability to communicate with others.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions and interpret department operating standards.
• Under minimum supervision, job duties are subject to specific instructions and standard work routine.
• Ability to communicate in standard English to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and to keep simple records and make reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate coater within manufacturing facilities.
• Observe upcoming styles, adjust speed and temperature for each style.
• Apply chemicals to styles that treat.
• Adjust tenter wings to pin selvedge properly.
• Watch backing being applied to carpet.
• Clean tenter wings.
• Clean latex lumps from puddle as needed.
• Remove trash or latex off carpet as needed.
• Clean oven screens.
• Change backing.
• Change filter baskets.
• Clean bottom and top applicator rollers.
• Perform weight checks at prescribed intervals.
• Attend any job related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED