PROCESS TECHNICIAN I - D SHIFT

Mohawk Industries; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking an experienced Process Operator to support CV production. The role focuses on operating and adjusting machinery to optimize output while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will monitor key parameters, document results, and collaborate with Quality Control to resolve issues. Ideal candidates have at least two years of industrial experience, strong equipment troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with Univision machine vision systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years in an industrial environment.
• Experience in continuous production processes.
• Equipment operation and troubleshooting experience required.
• Understanding of Univision machine vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and adjust for optimized CV production.
• Follow safety procedures to protect personnel.
• Ensure compliance with procedures to maximize yields and quality.
• Monitor equipment parameters and record data.
• Assist with production process trials and PM documentation.
• Audit preventive maintenance activities for compliance and frequency.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to address quality or productivity issues.
• Troubleshoot tooling and milling-related problems.
• Identify process improvements and initiate corrective actions.
• Attend job-related training and follow SOPs.
• Perform housekeeping and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Industrial experience

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Machine vision knowledge

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Univision machine vision

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.

Primary Objective:

In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position. Serve as a technical, process and lead trouble-shooting expert for the CV department. Ensure compliance with all internal/external guidelines for product quality, associate training, and OSHA regulations. Assist with the implementation of standards, procedures and policies to support the continuous improvement of product quality and production efficiency.

Major Function and Scope:

• Operate equipment and make machine/process adjustments for optimized production of CV products.
• Exercise the necessary safety precautions to ensure the safety of all personnel
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and guidelines to assure the highest level of personnel proficiency and product quality while maximizing yields and minimizing costs.
• Monitor key equipment parameters and record data as applicable.
• Process Operator will use key equipment parameters to adjust the process for optimized results.
• Assist with conducting trials in production processes.
• Responsible for ensuring that all preventive maintenance procedures are documented, followed in a timely manner and modified as required.
• In addition, also responsible for auditing PM activity to ensure procedural compliance, consistency and required frequency of maintenance efforts.
• Must work closely with Quality Control to analyze construction-related quality concerns, determine specific causal factors and develop corrective actions to mitigate or eliminate quality or productivity issues.
• Troubleshoot products and machinery as it relates to tooling and milling issues.
• Analyze operator and machinery errors that produce quality defects and corrects skill deficiencies
• Investigate and solve technical process, equipment, or material issues and initiate corrective action.
• Ensure compliance to manufacturing process flow for operational area of responsibility.
• Responsible for resolving issues of non-compliance in a timely manner.
• Escalate issues to appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Identify areas for process improvement in functional area and initiate actions with respective resources, (i.e., maintenance, engineering, and management).
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks 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.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2-year experience in an industrial environment.
• Experienced in (continuous) production processes.
• Previous equipment operation and equipment troubleshooting experience required.
• Must have a complete understanding of Univision machine vision systems.

Competencies:

• Read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprint drawings.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Microsoft office
• Previous experience in an automated manufacturing production environment highly preferred.
• Must be willing to work across shifts and be available on a call-in basis
• Demonstrated effectiveness with interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information:

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

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.