Tufting Operator | Monday - Friday

Shaw Industries • Dalton, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm. Position Objective: To manage the complete operation of a tufting machine.

Requirements

• Must be able to recognize conformance or nonconformance requirements.
• Must be able to recognize letters and numbers to identify yarn lots.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must have adequate depth perception.
• Must be able to read, write, and have some basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tufting machine team.
• Log downtime and other information into the TMS3.
• Fill out and maintain Production Records for each machine ran throughout shift.
• Doff completed buggies/rolls.
• Print tickets from TMS3 for each buggy completed.
• Check stitch count and pile height at startup of a machine and at least once per float.
• Check for crossed ends at startup of machine as well as throughout the shift and fix any that are found immediately.
• Operate tufting machines, i.e. cut pile, multiple thread-ups, and/or a pair machines.
• Inspect carpet for defects every 3 minutes or 50 feet.
• Properly mend defects as needed.
• Make minor machine repairs as needed, i.e. change hooks, blades and needles.
• Work with R&D on XR runs as needed.
• Lead team with backing changes.
• Cut weight checks, dye headers and straight sews as needed.
• Check all inspection lights to ensure they are working.
• Remove all cones at the machine or work area that appears to be unusable.
• Responsible for the release of conforming products to the next operation.
• Responsible for properly identifying non-conforming greige goods.
• Responsible for properly identifying non-conforming yarn.
• Responsible for properly identifying any cuts made in the carpet, recording them on the production record and mark them with pink ribbon as well as any seams including factory seams.
• Responsible for ensuring that the carpet folds properly into the buggy.
• Blow out the tufting machine daily and sweep up all debris.
• Responsible for maintaining the tufter and work station in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Clean up any oil or grease that is found especially floors, machinery, step stools, and catwalks which could cause accidents or greige good contamination.
• Ensure that any backing that is taken off a machine can be identified.
• Responsible for executing the special instructions on the tufting shop orders.
• Properly identify yarn lots used for mending and for spider yarns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed