Carpet Tufting Mender & Defect Inspector

The Recreational Group; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one after 30

401k match after 30 days

Job summary

The Recreational Group in Dalton, GA seeks a Mender to support the tufting operation on-site. The role emphasizes defect detection, accurate roll measurement, and meticulous paperwork to keep production aligned with orders.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This position offers growth within a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of packaging and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Check the carpet for defects and repair those defects.
• Notify the machine operator of defects.
• Ensure defects not fixed are reported to the Tufting Floor Supervisor.
• Measure the length of each produced roll accurately.
• Ensure the correct roll number is placed on the roll ticket and paperwork.
• Know roll sizes from work orders and that yarn colors are tufted correctly.
• Use the hand tape measure on the machine and measure roll size accurately.
• Ensure the right yarn is used for tufting.
• Look for pull downs, crossovers and empty needles and LOOPS!
• Mend breakouts and clip all mends.
• Assist operator and Creeler when the machine is not running.
• Write up tickets for every roll tufted with accurate, legible information matching paperwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Packaging and shipping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Recreational Group in Dalton, GA seeks a Mender to support the tufting operation on-site. The role emphasizes defect detection, accurate roll measurement, and meticulous paperwork to keep production aligned with orders.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This position offers growth within a hands-on manufacturing environment.