TMO (3604)

The Recreational Group•Dalton, GA

53d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Tufting Machine Operator is ultimately responsible for all activity on the machine to which they are assigned. This role involves overseeing creelers and menders, ensuring correct yarn loading and turf inspection, accurately completing all necessary paperwork, and operating the tufting machine itself. This includes tasks such as threading needles, fixing pull downs, changing blades and hooks, and replacing backing as needed. The operator is responsible for all assigned duties and any other tasks deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

Previous experience operating machinery in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
Ability to handle materials and perform basic materials handling tasks.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to follow safety protocols.
Work well in a team environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Oversee creelers and ensure the creel is being loaded with the correct yarn and being tied correctly.
Oversee menders to ensure the turf is being properly inspected and mended.
Ensure all paperwork (roll tags, creel out tags, and production orders) is filled out correctly.
Run the machine, which entails threading needles, fixing pull downs, changing blades and hooks, and changing backing when needed.
Get a work order from Supervisor.
Perform weight checks after machine setup and tie-in, and sign off on the work order.
Make sure yarn lots are correct.
Ensure the first tufted roll is laid out on the floor for inspection and that the work order is signed off by QC or supervisor.
Perform other quality checks, including streaks throughout the width of the roll, streaks from texture, dark line/band, light line/band, low line, shag line, and crossed end on A/B Thread up.
Make sure there is enough backing to run the roll.
Manage the creel to ensure yarn is at the creel and cut back if needed.
Check all roll sizes.
When nearing the end of a work order, determine the status of the next work order to decide if yarn will stay on the machine or if the creel needs to be stripped.
Turn in work orders to the supervisor.
Question anything that seems incorrect with the supervisor.
Always stop the machine if anything seems unsafe.
Responsible for additional duties and accountabilities that will be assigned as needed.