MENDER-INSPECTOR

Mohawk Industries Inc.; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Hillsville, VA is seeking a Mender-Inspector Table to join our Quality Control team. Under supervision by Industrial Engineer, you will inspect fabric for defects, classify non-restorable fabric as backing waste, and support other duties across weaving, material coordination and shipping as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, precise recordkeeping, and accurate ticketing of rolls. Candidates should have experience in weaving and basic data entry; an active PIT license is

Qualifications

• Mandatory – Must be able to read and write as indicated on the job application.
• Three years of weaving experience.
• Preferred – five years of weaving experience and experience operating a powered industrial truck.
• Basic computer skills to complete data entry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabric for defects and determine if corrections can restore quality.
• Classify fabric that cannot be restored as backing waste and notify manager.
• Operate and assist with weaving-related duties as needed.
• Perform audits on looms and QA tables and maintain accurate tickets.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and follow safety programs.

Skills

Weaving experience

PIT operation

Data entry

Tools

Powered industrial truck license

Job description

Find your more with Mohawk! At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our people.

Find your more with Mohawk! At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our people.

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. Come find your “more” with Mohawk!

Position Title

Mender- Inspector Table

Modified By

Job Function (Compensation Only)

Human Resources

Modified Date

Job Level (Compensation Only)

03/01/2023

Business Unit

Hillsville, VA

Department

Quality Control 6370405064

Primary Objective:

In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

Under the direction of the Industrial Engineer, inspects fabric for defects marked in previous inspection and determines whether corrections can be made to restore fabric to standard quality. Classifies fabric that cannot be restored to first quality as backing waste and notifies manager. Must be able to perform all the duties of the Weaver, Material Coordinator, and Lead Shipping as needed. Will perform other duties as assigned by management.

Major Function and Scope:

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

• Obtain an identified defective roll of fabric, placing it on the loading table using a powered industrial truck.
• Operates powered industrial truck and follows all rules and procedures.

• Change propane tank on powered industrial equipment, when needed.
• Before using powered industrial truck complete “Pre-Shift Industrial Truck Inspections”, turn checklist in to supervisor office.
• Performs fabric inspection based on documented acceptance criteria.
• Observes fabric for defects such as broken picks, slubs, stripbacks, untucked selvages, etc. and repairs mendable defects.
• Alerts the shift Supervisor/Department Manager and manufacturing of any quality problems observed during inspection of rolls being ticketed or inspected.
• Thread and use sewing machine and change needle in sewing machine.
• Other required procedures: count picks per inch, measure width of fabric, and starting machine.
• Records vital information on all rolls sent to the inspection table to enable follow-up.
• Makes a 6th quality ticket and after determining fabric quality, records and makes a finished ticket using correct procedure.
• After completing inspection, using a powered industrial truck transports roll of fabric from the inspection table to the strapping table.
• Remove excess tails using clippers and attach a finished ticket to the end disc. The end disc is placed on the core and secured with a wire tie.
• Distributes appropriate forms/papers.
• Performs roll out checks on fabric.
• Performs audits on looms and walk looms looking for defects as required.
• Completes fabric audit report.
• Performs yardage check audits on looms.
• General Duties
• Participate in Safety programs and Neighborhood Watch.
• Works safely and orderly.
• Notify supervision of any hazardous or unsafe conditions.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Perform all necessary miscellaneous work pertaining to the above job duties.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

Type Of Experience And Knowledge

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision:

Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

Education/Experience Prerequisites

Mandatory – Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application. Three years of weaving experience.

Preferred – Five years of weaving experience, experience operating a powered industrial truck, basic computer skills to complete data entry tasks.

Other Requirements

Must be able to work assigned schedule. Ability to learn job specific computer skills. Must have ability to obtain a powered industrial equipment license. Ability to operate QA Table. Ability to legibly fill out forms/check sheets. Ability to accurately, honestly and consistently apply audit procedures.

Supervision Received

Reports to Industrial Engineer but works with minimum amount of supervision.

Direction Exercised

Limited to personal activities required to perform duties of job.

Competencies:

• Must maintain high standards for work quality and safety.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to move from one task to another without direction.
• Must be able to work independently and continue working without interrupting others.
• Basic computer knowledge to enter data.
• Ability to check and re-check the work of others considering accuracy, standards and learned best practices.
• Ability to safely operate weaving machines, including starting and stopping the machine, threading yarn breaks, tying knots, and general maintenance.
• Excellent documentation and recordkeeping skills are required.

Associates Supervised:

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Other Pertinent Job Information:

(Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Frequency – Amount – Description)

Ability to stand or walk continuously during an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift.

Standing / Walking

Ability to stand or walk continuously during an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift.

Sitting

Ability to sit on powered industrial equipment one (1) hour in an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift.

Moving Self

Ability to move on and around QA Table throughout an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift.

Climbing

Ability to step on/off powered industrial equipment. Ability to step up onto the QA Table catwalk and climb on/off loading table.

MOVING (MATERIALS): (Lifting – carrying – pushing – pulling)

Pushing/pulling: Push rolls of fabric. Pull and maneuver fabric ends. Ability to push on a core miter saw and reciprocating saw. Push not pull any moveable type of equipment. Get help when needed. Lifting/carrying: Ability to lift/carry a thirteen (13) foot take-up core from loading table to doffing table several times during an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift. Lift up to fifty (50) pounds without mechanical assistance. Get help when needed.

Hearing / Speaking