MACHINE OPERATOR

Mohawk Industries

53d•Onsite

About The Position

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 industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Requirements

Understand and comply with all safety SOPs and work instructions, including Lockout/Tagout, chemical handling, machine guarding, housekeeping, and required PPE.
Analyze mechanical or operational issues, determine root causes, and take corrective action to maintain product quality and equipment performance.
Perform equipment changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned machinery for changes in material, size, or product.
Check, test, and measure product to ensure it meets all quality specifications, and inspect for visual defects.
Operate, repair, clean, and lubricate equipment as needed to maintain continuous production.
Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment using appropriate gauges and instruments, and record all required data.
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, report findings, and take appropriate corrective action.
Complete maintenance work orders as required.
Notify the supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions taken, and any defective product resulting from equipment issues.
Attend all job‑related training as required by supervision.
Follow all established standard operating procedures.
Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate Printer/Coater equipment and assist with production activities as directed.
Understand and comply with all safety SOPs and work instructions, including Lockout/Tagout, chemical handling, machine guarding, housekeeping, and required PPE.
Analyze mechanical or operational issues, determine root causes, and take corrective action to maintain product quality and equipment performance.
Perform equipment changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned machinery for changes in material, size, or product.
Check, test, and measure product to ensure it meets all quality specifications, and inspect for visual defects.
Operate, repair, clean, and lubricate equipment as needed to maintain continuous production.
Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment using appropriate gauges and instruments, and record all required data.
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, report findings, and take appropriate corrective action.
Complete maintenance work orders as required.
Notify the supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions taken, and any defective product resulting from equipment issues.
Attend all job‑related training as required by supervision.
Follow all established standard operating procedures.
Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
Carry out other tasks assigned by management.