BEAMER OPERATOR

Mohawk Industries; Hillsville (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Beamer Operator to run and monitor tricots on a loom beam in a fast-paced production setting in Hillsville, VA. You will ensure the beamer operates safely, observe yarn for breaks, repair ends, and manage related paper and computer records.

The role requires reading/writing ability, basic computer skills, and preferred experience with powered industrial trucks and overhead cranes. Join a leading global flooring manufacturer committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write as indicated on the job application.
• Preferred – previous experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment.
• Basic computer skills to enter data into the computer system.

Responsibilities

• Operates beamer and observes yarn to detect breaks and tangles.
• Repairs broken ends when needed.
• Ensures proper alignment and speed of the beamer.
• Adheres to quality standards.
• Completes various check sheets and paperwork.
• Operates powered industrial equipment including replacing propane tanks when necessary.
• Loads and unloads tricots and handles knotter operations.
• Issues tricots via computer and creates beam tickets for each beam doffed.
• Performs general housekeeping and safety duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Powered industrial truck operation

Basic computer skills

Education

Must be able to read and write

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Position Title

Beamer Operator (M2517)

Business Unit

Hillsville, VA

Department

Beaming 6370352564

Primary Objective

Operates Beamer running tricot-sized beams onto a single loom beam in accordance with standard operating procedures. Will perform other related duties assigned by management.

Major Function and Scope

1. Operates beamer and observes yarn to detect breaks and tangles.
2. Repair broken ends, when needed.
3. Ensures proper alignment and speed of beamer.
4. Adheres to quality standards.
5. Completes various check sheets and paperwork.
6. Operates powered industrial equipment.
   1. Replace empty propane tank on powered industrial truck when necessary.
7. Sets tricots behind beamer using powered industrial truck.
8. Unload/load tricots using overhead crane.
9. Ties in tricots.
   1. Pulls tricot ends to tie-in rack.
   2. Rack and tie tricot ends using knotter machine.
   3. Run knots onto loom beam.
   4. Check for doubles at tie in.
   5. Blow comb out at each tie-in.
10. Doff full loom beam and replace with empty loom beam.
    1. Inspect all loom beams before loading and fill out checklist.
11. Check barrel in journal for cracks.
12. Check lube every 2,000 yards.
13. Uses computer to issue tricots to beamer and create beam tickets for each beam doffed.
14. Cuts waste from beam, if necessary.
15. Operates warp truck.
    1. Changes warp truck battery, when needed.
16. Wears required personal protective equipment for task at hand.
    1. Gloves must be worn when handling beams or tricots.
17. Beamer must be stopped before operator enters creel behind tricot.
    1. Operator may work inside creel only when the beamer speed is slow or creep.
    2. Operators may not sit on motor covers in creel.
    3. When an operator is in the creel, the other operator must be stationed at controls in creel section unless multiple ends are out on various tricots. When this occurs, the supervisor or lead person will have someone to assist at the controls. One operator procedure is to stay out of creel and allow end to come up and hit eye board then stop top the beamer to repair the end.
18. Operators may enter the catwalk only when the beamer is in slow, creep, or stop mode.
19. All chains are to be hooked when beamer is in operation.
    1. Do not reach over the chains in the beaming area.
20. Use UHMW stick to smooth and straighten out ends coming off the tricots or running onto the loom beam while the Beamer is running.
21. Remove/insert press roll (2-person job). Replace end caps if it can be done safely, if not call maintenance.
22. General Duties
    1. Participate in Safety programs and Neighborhood Watch.
    2. Works safely and orderly.
    3. Notify supervision of any hazardous or unsafe conditions.
    4. Maintains clean and orderly work area.
    5. Perform all necessary miscellaneous work pertaining to the above job duties.
    6. Any other duties assigned by management.
23. Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
24. Follow all established standard operating procedures
25. Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
26. Perform other tasks assigned by management
27. Operates the pull off Machine safely and follows procedures.

Type of Experience and Knowledge

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision

Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES

Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application.

Preferred – Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment. Basic computer skills to enter data into computer system.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work assigned schedule. Must have ability to obtain a powered industrial equipment license. Ability to learn job specific computer skills. Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to shift supervisor/department manager but works with minimum amount of supervision.

DIRECTION EXERCISED

Limited to personal activities required to perform duties of job.

Competencies

• Must maintain high standards for work quality and safety.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to move from one task to another without direction.
• Must be able to work effectively with other members of the beaming team.
• Must be able to read and follow directions and work procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge to enter data.
• Ability to perform detailed work with yarn, including tracing ends, separating doubles, tying knots, and placing ends in the correct dents on a comb.

Associates Supervised

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Other Pertinent Job Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Frequency – Amount – Description)

STANDING / WALKING

Ability to stand or walk continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.

SITTING

Ability to sit on seat of powered industrial truck for a short period of time.

MOVING SELF

Ability to move about extrusion/beaming area continuously in a twelve (12) hour shift.

CLIMBING

Ability to climb a step ladder to repair ends and lease loom beam. Ability to ascend/descend powered industrial truck. Ability to climb steps to catwalk.

MOVING (MATERIALS): (Lifting – carrying – pushing – pulling)

Pushing/pulling – Pull tricot ends to tie-in rack. Push not pull any (movable type) equipment.

Lifting/carrying

Ability to lift knotter and place on tie-in rack. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds without mechanical assistance. Get help if needed.

HEARING / SPEAKING

Must be able to communicate with co-workers and management as needed to perform job.

REACHING

Vertical – Ability to reach full arm extension to perform job duties. Horizontal – Ability to reach full arms extension to perform job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY

Must have adequate normal, color vision and depth perception to perform job duties. Ability to utilize both near and far visions while performing job duties. Ability to draw ends through the comb.

BENDING / STOOPING

Ability to bend, squat, stoop, or kneel throughout a twelve (12) hour shift, as needed.

MENTAL ABILITIES

Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities. Ability to read and understand computer screen charts. Ability to learn computer system instructions. Ability to obtain powered industrial equipment license. Ability to operate overhead crane.

OTHER

Fingering – Ability to demonstrate good tactile discrimination and functional sensations. Medium motor manipulation – N/A. Fine motor coordination – Ability to use fine motor coordination while entering data in computer. Ability to push and turn buttons and knobs throughout a twelve (12) hour shift. Ability to draw ends through comb. Grip – Ability to utilize both a one handed and two-handed grip. Ability to hold onto group of ends when pulling.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Must wear hearing protection, safety shoes and safety glasses with permanent side shields when in the warehouse and production areas. Must adhere to plant clothing and footwear policy. Wear additional personal protective equipment as required by task at hand.

MACHINE, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

Beamer, crane, tricot beam, loom beam, beam truck, scissors, reed hook, utility knife, computer, printer, powered industrial equipment, tie-in rack, knotter, chocks, UHMW stick, and chains.

MATERIALS USED

Tricot yarn, printer tickets, printer ribbon, plastic pouch, wire ties, tape, lube and lease string.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Approvals (as appropriate)

Beaming/Extrusion Manager Date H. R. Manager Date

Plant Manager Date MPACT Coordinator Date

I have read and understand the Beamer Operator Job Description and will work safely while performing job duties.

Print Employee Name Employee Signature Date

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.