QUARTZ - SPECIALIZED TECHNICIAN -CLEANING TECHNICIAN

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company 401k match

Employee Purchase Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dal-Tile in Dickson, TN, seeks a Quartz - Specialized Technician (Cleaning) to support production by directing the cleaning crew, ensuring proper techniques, and handling machine setup. This role requires coordinating with line managers and maintenance to keep lines clean and functional, with occasional nights and weekends as production needs demand.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of job specific experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Direct cleaning crew during changeovers and assign tasks to areas and machines.
• Coordinate with line managers to plan scrapes and changes for proper organization.
• Observe processes to ensure correct cleaning and identify issues.
• Double-check cleaning and verify machines are not damaged or need repairs.
• Provide tools and PPE, and ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with general plant setup to meet quality goals.
• Flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends to support production needs.
• Communicate findings to line managers and operators to ensure proper cleaning.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Process knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

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QUARTZ - SPECIALIZED TECHNICIAN -CLEANING TECHNICIAN

Date: Aug 25, 2026

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

HOURS AND SCHEDULE ARE FLEXIBLE

Job Objective:

This position is for an established performer that will support production needs by ensuring that the cleaning crew is working on the necessary tasks within the plant. This role will provide support to the production shifts and leadership by giving direction to the cleaners, verifying cleaning techniques, and ensuring machine set up is done properly. This team member will also help with cleaning and set up as necessary to help the plant meet quality and efficiency goals.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Work with cleaning crew during changeovers by directing cleaning members to necessary areas and machines.
• Work with line managers and supervisors to know when scrapes, plastic changes, or other cleaning crew tasks are needed so proper organization can be done.
• Be involved in cleaning crew tasks enough to understand processes and know when something is wrong.
• Double-check production lines and cleaning work to ensure sufficient cleaning was done.
• Double-check cleaning work to ensure machine is not broken due to cleaning or is getting repaired.
• Provide cleaning crew with necessary tools to allow them to work safely and effectively.
• Dump waste hoppers and trash bins and help with general clean up.
• Be Flexible – position may require nights and weekends at times to support production needs.
• While production is running, inspect opposite deck/line to ensure proper cleaning and set up is being done.
• Work with maintenance when needed to make sure machine repairs are getting done when found.
• Answer phone calls/texts when information about changeovers, schedule changes, or cleaning comes up.Call Mike and Jake Lugo as needed to inform them about changeovers and other needs.
• Ensure cleaning crew is following safe practices with cleaning procedures and necessary PPE per task.
• Hold cleaners accountable by bringing back to areas as needed after double-checking work.
• Communicate to line managers and line operators about findings or needs to ensure proper cleaning.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Education:

• 2-4 years of job specific experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

Disclaimer: 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.

• Occasional travel is required.
• This role may work in classrooms, offices, and high-traffic production floors.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k,Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.