Tufting Maintenance Tech

Engineered Floors•Dalton, GA

10d

About The Position

The purpose of the Tufting Maintenance Tech is to be responsible for service and repair of all the tufting related machines and equipment in the department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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
Overtime is required on occasion

Responsibilities

Trouble shoot and then 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
Lifting is required of machine parts and tools of various weight multiple times per shift
Standing is required approximately 6 hours per shift
Reaching, stooping, and bending are required multiple time for various amounts of time throughout shift
Must be able to operate lift truck
Must be able to use tools continuously during shift
Must be able to climb underneath machines or on top of machines if needed
Occasionally required to climb, balance, and kneel
All accidents must be reported immediately
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