Machine Operator I - Cutting and Milling Department

Jobs2Web; Thomasville (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is hiring a Manufacturing Associate to support laminate flooring production on Cutting and Milling lines. You will ensure quality specifications, operate with safety in mind, and document procedures for traceability.

Responsibilities include quality testing, parameter adjustments, and collaborating with departments to maintain efficiency. Expect 12‑hour shifts on a rotating schedule and a focus on safety and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with production mechanical systems preferred.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Quality inspections and testing throughout shift with attention to defects.
• Adjust production parameters based on system feedback to minimize defects and improve output.
• Train to perform necessary adjustments to the production line, including plate changes.
• Adhere to documentation standards, setup procedures, production procedures, and quality guidelines.
• Follow all safety policies and use required PPE and procedures.
• Attend job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.

Skills

Quality inspections

Production line adjustments

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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.

What We Need

• Assistsin manufacturing of laminate flooring panels by training tooperatevarious automated industrial machinery components on Cutting and Milling production lines to meet the required quality specifications.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for quality inspections and testing throughout shift, with attention toidentifyingquality and manufacturing defects
• Gains understanding of correct parameters specific to Department processesin order tominimize defect opportunities and applies knowledge to increase production output
• Trains to perform necessary adjustments to production line, including plate changes, via feedback from automated systemsmonitoringand product specifications
• Adheres to Company and Department standardsregardingdocumentation, set up procedures, production procedures, and quality guidelines
• Abides by documentation standards and catalogues adherence to production procedures, including shift reports and varying checklists
• Understands and follows all Company and Department safety policies, including personal protective equipment and alternate work procedures
• Attend any job-related trainingdeemednecessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

What You Have

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• 1+ year familiarity with production mechanical systems preferred
• 1+ year training in quality processes or procedures preferred

WhatYou’reGood At

• Proficient computer literacy necessary tonaviagateoperation of digital equipment and order management systems
• Ability to troubleshoot independently through use of problem-solving skills and critical thinking
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and within a team setting, including communication with various other Departments via radio, phone, and in-person conversations

What Else?

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be fluctuating temperatures, andadditionaldepartment-specific variables. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will berequired, and may include hearing protection, safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, and eye protection.
• Other working conditions may include working12 hourshifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.
• Must be able tolift upto 50lbs.;walking, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs arerequired.

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed toindicatethe general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployees 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.