Tufting Tech (2nd shift)

Interface • West Point, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains “all in” on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040. Position summary: The responsibility of the Tufting Technician is to changeover, set up, and operate any Tufting Machine and to load and unload Tufting Machine with the goal of first quality carpet manufacture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic mathematical skills required
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Must have normal color vision or average to above-average shade discernment
• Basic Computer Skills

Nice To Haves

• Two Years Tufting experience with Interface preferred
• Demonstrated Leadership skills preferred
• Interface White Belt and 6S Training preferred

Responsibilities

• Consult with Team Leader for run priority
• Check run schedule for any special instructions
• Conduct style changes and weight checks on all Tufting machines and set to the proper specifications
• Compare all new runs to the Standard Master for Run Approval
• Approve all quality for each Tufted order
• Check current roll for anything unusual (lines, pattern, shade). Check for crossed ends and correct
• Assist in all change overs to minimize downtime
• Rethread the machine in the case of ends out or crossed ends
• Load and Unload creels for each order, as needed
• Inspect face and back of all the carpet as it comes out of the Tufting machines and identify defects
• Attempt to mend all runs and holes in carpet (using the appropriate mending yarn and gun provided)
• Continuously monitor rolls for first quality
• Alert the Fixer for any mechanical issues and defects that require mechanical repair
• Minimize carpet pileup before rollup in order to minimize stretch
• Doff the rolls of carpet after they reach the specified length and label
• Assist with all backing changes made during the shift
• Cut master for each new style
• Check all items listed above on that machine before starting
• Develop a working knowledge of machine in order to correct any off quality carpet
• Maintain a place for scrap yarn and carpet to be kept for later recycling
• Maximize recycling of all recyclable materials and minimize waste
• Assist in giving breaks to other Operators to minimize machine downtime by watching and operating their machines while they are on break
• Assist others in general
• Deposit all yarn and carpet scraps into a specific container for later recycling
• Perform 6S audits and assignments
• Comply with safety rules
• Comply with environmental regulations
• Be aware of departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Ensure ISO procedures are followed.
• Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain Housekeeping

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED