Summer Manufacturing Associate: Build Skills & Impact

Tarkett; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tarkett, a global leader in innovative flooring, seeks seasonal help for our summer peak season in Connecticut. You will assist operators, inspect inputs, load and finish molded tiles, and ensure outputs meet our customers’ quality specifications.

Work in a collaborative, flat-structured environment where every voice matters and you can see the impact of your effort during peak production. Safety, reliability, and teamwork are key as we grow and navigate busy production periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to comply with existing safety standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem solving skills.
• Strong team player.
• Strong organizational skills and maintain a well-kept work area.
• Drive for results and accountability.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent - required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent distractions and interruptions along with multiple demands from other associates, managers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Review 5s checklist with previous operator
• Communicate with previous operator about possible problems or special instructions
• Produce quality outputs to meet customers’ quality specifications and production requirements
• Identify and match part numbers to mold profiles
• Inspect prep pads before loading into press
• Spray mold release onto molds – application methods may vary
• Load prep pads into molds
• Unload molded parts out of press
• Inspect and trim parts per customer specifications
• Place tile in rack to cool
• Stack cooled tile on skids or carts
• Complete production tickets and press production sheets, enter data into kiosks
• Complete downtime sheets
• Pickup and sweep in front, between, and behind presses
• Maintain/Continue green initiatives

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team player

Organizational skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Drive for results

Listening

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tarkett, a global leader in innovative flooring, seeks seasonal help for our summer peak season in Connecticut. You will assist operators, inspect inputs, load and finish molded tiles, and ensure outputs meet our customers’ quality specifications.

Work in a collaborative, flat-structured environment where every voice matters and you can see the impact of your effort during peak production. Safety, reliability, and teamwork are key as we grow and navigate busy production periods.