Mender

CONTROLLED PRODUCTS LLC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Job summary

CONTROLLED PRODUCTS LLC in Dalton, GA is seeking a Mender to assist the tufting machine operator on the shop floor. You will inspect carpet for defects, measure rolls accurately, and ensure correct roll numbers and colors are used.

You will record tickets, help with repairs, monitor yarn crossovers, and support the operator and creeler when the machine is not running. Follow safety and paperwork standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Check carpet for defects and repair as needed.
• Notify operator of defects observed.
• Measure length of each produced roll accurately.
• Ensure correct roll ticket numbers and paperwork.
• Verify roll sizes and yarn colors based on work order.
• Use hand tape measure to verify roll size.
• Look for pull downs, crossovers and empty needles.
• Mend breaks and clip mends; document tickets clearly.
• Support operator and creeler when machine is not running.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tape measure

Job description

Job Summary: The Mender is ultimately responsible for assisting the tufting machine operator with any and all task that require more than one person to complete.Duties/Responsibilities:• To check the carpet for any defects and repair those defects.• To notify the machine operator of all defects.• To ensure all defects not fixed are brought to the attention of the Tufting Floor Supervisor.• To measure the length of each roll that is produced. The rolls MUST be measured accurately.• To ensure the proper roll number is placed on the roll ticket and paperwork• Know what the roll sizes are from work order and that the right yarn colors are being tufted• Use the hand tape measure set up on machine and need to always measure roll size accurately• Need to make sure right yarn is being tufting• Look and check for pull downs, crossovers and empty needles and LOOPS!• Mend all breakouts and clip all mends• Dump rolls in floor and tie off for lift driver• Assist operator and Creeler at all times when machine is not running• Mender will write up tickets for every roll tufted- information needs to be accurate and legible – and match worker order paperwork.• Ticket will be stapled on roll• Accountably- Clip mends, roll size accuracy, paperwork accuracy, yarn crossovers, dark line from mend, missing thatch, missing stalk yarn, streaks throughout width of roll, steaks from texture, Dark line/band, Light line/band, low line, shag line.• The above referenced individual is responsible for all of the above and anything else deemed necessary by Management.Responsible for additional duties and accountabilities that will be assigned as needed.Benefits:• Will be eligible for health insurance the first day of the first full month following 30 days employed with The Recreational Group• 401k match (30 day waiting period).Required Skills/Abilities:• Organizational skills and attention to detail• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines• Understanding of packaging and shippingEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent preferredPhysical Requirements:• Prolonged periods of standing• Ability to lift 25 pounds