COATER OPERATOR - IVC

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Dalton, Georgia, is seeking a Coater Operator - IVC to support the coating process at our facility.

This role focuses on the overall operation of the coater in SPC, safety, quality checks, machine setup and adjustments, maintaining a clean work area, monitoring temperatures and pressures, and assisting with line changes and trials as needed. Mohawk is a Fortune 500 global flooring leader with brands including IVC and Mohawk.

Job description

COATER OPERATOR - IVC

Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721

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.

Primary Objective: In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

Overall operating of the coater in SPC.

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

Responsible for personal safety and participating in plant safety process.

Inspect quality of processed material, noting size and dimension accuracies for a quality final product

Verify the correct setup and function of the machine.

Maintain a clean and efficient work area.

Monitors operational data such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.

Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks, malfunctions, and monitor operating conditions - shutting equipment down if necessary.

Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases, and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.

Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.

Perform physical line walks at designated intervals to monitor/inspect for product quality, equipment reliability, and general housekeeping.

Assist with conducting trials in production processes.

Assist with troubleshooting quality issues.

Assist with line changeovers and seam splicing preventive care for optimized performance.

Troubleshoot and/or modify equipment systems-related failures based on supervisor and/or engineering direction.

Follow setup and run procedures, safety, and quality procedures as documented.

Must be willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work flexible hours.

Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning.

Complete all documentation accurately.

Must follow the quality management system policy and procedures.

Communicate production or quality issues to appropriate team members.

Inspect and sort off quality product when needed.

Operate lift truck, overhead crane, hoist.

Job rotation and relief of other team members as needed.

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

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

Flexible for all shifts.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Mechanical aptitude.

Commitment to company values and safe work practices.

Excellent attention to detail.

Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

Previous experience in the operation of production line, machinery, and monitoring products.

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is 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.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel object, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise and dust level in the work environment could be high.

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.