Coating Wing Operator

Engineered Floors; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors is seeking a Coating Wing Operator to position carpet onto pins using tenter wing controls to ensure correct width and alignment. You will perform secondary backing operations, thread-up at start-up or change-overs, and maintain the line’s topical applicator.

Responsibilities include cleaning rollers and pans, keeping tenter wings clean, monitoring pinning, and maintaining a safe, organized work area; overtime may be required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Read and write effectively.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Position the carpet onto the pins using controls at the tenter wings to achieve the correct width.
• Ensure backing is at the proper width, wrinkle-free, and pinned properly.
• Assist in thread-up of coater at start-up or change-overs.
• Clean rollers, wrap rollers with plastic, clean tenter wings, and clean pans as required.
• Maintain and operate the topical applicator for the line.
• Continuously monitor the pinning of the carpet to ensure proper pinning is achieved.
• Keep the work area clean.

Skills

Read and write effectively

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The purpose of the Coating Wing Operator is to be responsible for positioning the carpet onto the pins using controls located at the tenter wings to give the carpet the correct width.

• Secondary backing applications – Ensure backing is at the proper width, wrinkle-free, and pinned properly.
• Assist in thread-up of coater at start-up or change-overs.
• Clean rollers, wrap rollers with plastic, clean tenter wings, and clean pans as required.
• Maintain and operate the topical applicator for the line.
• Continuously monitor the pinning of the carpet to ensure proper pinning is achieved.
• Keep the work area clean.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Lifting is required of tools and buckets with weights up to 25 lbs. 2 to 10 times per shift.
• Standing is required for 1 to 4 hours per shift.
• Reaching is required for tools and buckets 15 to 30 times per shift.
• Stooping is required 15 to 30 times per shift for intervals of 2 to 5 minutes.
• Bending is required for tools and buckets 15 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.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• All accidents/incidents must be reported immediately.
• Perform any other duties as required by management.
• Safety equipment must be worn when required, and safety requirements must be followed in all areas.
• Report any safety, quality, or production issues to management while performing the job.
• Responsible for safety, quality, and productivity of outp