Extrusion Operator: Precision & Process Champion

Mohawk Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500 flooring leader seeking team members to operate and maintain production lines, handle rolls and cores, and ensure quality throughout the process. Data is entered into ME and SAP, with emphasis on safety and efficiency across shifts.

Ideal candidates will have mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to follow SOPs, maintain equipment, and support line changeovers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible for all shifts.
• Computer efficient.
• Quality experience desired.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Commitment to company values and safe work practices.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Change out rolls and cores, operate winders, unwinders, belt press, calendar, lacquer, stacking equipment.
• Enter data into ME and SAP.
• Inspect and monitor quality of processed material.
• Call for correct wear layer, and film rolls per production schedule in the ME system.
• Activate roll transfer from AGV to machine.
• Splice new roll into existing roll per standard operating procedure.
• Perform perfect splices every time.
• Adjust tensions as needed based on process.
• Setup core for new roll.
• Prep and stage fiber glass as needed for production.
• Remove and clean fiber glass prep area and perform splices.
• Watch for and manage splice coming through machine.
• Send completed core to cut station and remove waste from core.
• Activate / monitor roll or slab transfer from machine to AGV.
• Must follow the quality management system policy and procedures.
• Communicate production or quality issues to appropriate team members.
• Maintain a clean and efficient workstation.
• Assist with line changeovers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning in area.
• Operate lift truck, overhead crane, hoist.

Skills

Computer skills

Quality experience

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

ME system

SAP

Job description

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500 flooring leader seeking team members to operate and maintain production lines, handle rolls and cores, and ensure quality throughout the process. Data is entered into ME and SAP, with emphasis on safety and efficiency across shifts.

Ideal candidates will have mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to follow SOPs, maintain equipment, and support line changeovers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.