Coating Sew-On Operator

Engineered Floors; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

You will follow the daily schedule, ensure rolls are sewn in the correct order, attach flags for upcoming changes, monitor carpet level, and assist with thread-up, start-up, and change-overs. This role requires lifting cores and buckets, standing most of the shift, basic reading/writing, basic math, and data entry skills; overtime may be required.

Attention to detail and good communication with supervisors is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Read and write effectively.
• Basic math skills required.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Sew greige rolls together and trim seams with minimal waste.
• Ensure seams are aligned and stitched securely; inspect carpet for defects and log in the system.
• Match each roll sewn to the day's schedule and ensure correct order.
• Attach flags to rolls to identify upcoming changes in the product.
• Monitor carpet level via J-boxes and maintain sufficient carpet for continuous operation.
• Keep work area clean; assist in thread-up, coater start-up/shut-down or change-overs.
• Communicate issues to supervisor/lead immediately.

Skills

Read & write effectively

Basic math skills

Computer data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The purpose of the Coating Sew On Operator is to sew greige rolls together, ensuring continuous operation of the coater. Seams must be trimmed straight with as little waste generated as possible, patterns aligned, and seams tightly stitched, all while inspecting carpet and recording any visible defects into the comments of the greige roll in the computer.

• Obtain schedule for the day and match each roll sewn into the schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring rolls are sewn on in the correct order.
• Attach flags to rolls as necessary to identify upcoming changes in the product.
• Monitor J-boxes for carpet level and maintain sufficient carpet to ensure continuous operation. Care should be taken to keep the carpet aligned properly and to keep tension adjusted.
• Keep the area around sew-on clean. Assist in thread-up of coater and start-up and shut-down or change-overs.
• Communicate any issues to supervisor/lead immediately.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Lifting is required of cores, and buckets weighing 30 lbs. approximately 80 times per shift.
• Standing is required 80% of the shift.
• Reaching is required for cores 40 to 100 times per shift.
• Stooping is required 15 to 30 times per shift for intervals of 1 to 2 minutes.
• Bending is required for cores 25 to 30 times per shift.
• Climbing of stairs and ladders is occasionally required.
• Must be able to use scissors.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Read and write effectively.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• All accidents/incidents must be reported immediately.
• Perform any other duties as required by management.