Setup Technician 3rd shift (RCA)
Interface•West Point, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Setup Technician is responsible for changeovers of creels and tufting machines, as well as loading and unloading creels to service creels and tufting machines. The work must be completed efficiently and according to specification sheets to ensure minimum downtime. This role operates tufting machines, supports operators during breaks, maintains production records and housekeeping, and follows safety, environmental, and ISO procedures. The position supports Interface’s sustainability commitment by maximizing recycling and minimizing waste.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have normal color vision or average-to-above-average shade discernment.
- Walking up and down stairs; considerable standing; continuous lifting of up to 15 pounds; pushing and pulling a wheeled cart with a load of up to 360 pounds; and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous tufting experience.
- Previous textile experience.
- Interface White Belt and 6S training.
Responsibilities
- Locate paperwork and the master for the next run and place them at the machine.
- Check the next creel set for correct thread-up and stage it at tufting machines.
- Cut out the creel set and burn in the new set.
- Run burns through needles and check for misdraws.
- Record changeover time on the production report.
- Operate tufting machines.
- Relieve operators for breaks.
- Load and unload all creels to the proper thread-up.
- Recognize quality problems and make corrections when operating the tufting machine.
- Deposit yarn and header scrap in the designated recycling containers.
- Maximize recycling of recyclable materials and minimize waste.
- Maintain a daily production log.
- Maintain housekeeping.
- Comply with safety rules and environmental regulations.
- Be aware of departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Ensure ISO procedures are followed.
- Understand and support Interface’s commitment to sustainability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
