LAB TECHNICIAN - IVC

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a quality control technician to perform routine testing on production samples and ensure ASTM and customer standards are met.

You will document results in Excel and Infinity QS and help maintain testing equipment and safety practices on the production floor. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in a testing lab or manufacturing setting, with strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a physical testing lab or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to follow ASTM specifications and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality control testing on production samples to provide real-time feedback on operation efficiency, product quality and compliance with ASTM specifications.
• Responsible for accuracy of tests and storage of data into databases such as Excel and Infinity QS.
• Safely utilizes testing equipment such as table saws, press, and furnace.
• Maintain personal safety and comply with the site safety management system.
• Assist manufacturing to ensure startups and quality changes meet defined standards.
• Keep measurement equipment in good working order.
• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Color vision

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence in lab work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Location: 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.

Gather in process samples and perform routine physical property testing to ensure compliance with ASTM & customer standards.

Major Function and Scope

Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

Performs quality control testing on production samples to provide real‑time feedback on operation efficiency, product quality and compliance with ASTM specifications.

Responsible for accuracy of tests, storage of data into database such as excel and quality control software Infinity QS.

Safely utilizes testing equipment such as table saws, press, & furnace

Responsible for personal safety, participates and complies with site’s safety management system.

Assist manufacturing to ensure that all startups and quality changes meet quality standards as defined by the production specifications and quality requirements.

Keep measurement equipment in good working order.

Maintain a clean and efficient work environment.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

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.
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working in physical testing lab and/or manufacturing environment

Competencies

• Must pass the color vision test.
• Time management
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently in a lab and fast‑paced manufacturing environment environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to company values and safe work practices.
• Time management.

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.

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.