Tufting Lead Maintenance Tech

Engineered Floors•Dalton, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Tufting Lead Maintenance Tech is to be responsible for service and repair of all the tufting related machines and equipment in the department including facilitating PM’s and managing parts inventory.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.
Must be able to operate lift truck.
Must be able to use tools continuously during shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and fix the tufting machine, warpers, and other equipment in the department.
Responsible for correct style set-up in tufting machines.
Help machine operators to make set-up if needed.
Help machine operators’ work 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 problem.
Maintain and ensure machines and equipment within the tufting department have preventative maintenance performed on a designated schedule.
Help ensure the tufting department maintains the correct types and quantities of machine parts.
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 his/her own output.