Tufting Machine Operator – 1st Shift, Quality & Efficiency

Mountville Mills, Inc; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountville Mills, Inc in LaGrange, Georgia is seeking a production operator to operate and monitor tufting machinery, load and position materials, and uphold production standards. You will inspect finished materials for defects, follow production specifications and work orders, adjust machinery as needed, report issues, maintain clean work area, and cooperate with other departments.

The role emphasizes safety and accurate documentation, and opportunities to assist with machine setup and

Qualifications

• Operate tufting machinery according to established procedures.
• Load and position materials into the tufting machine.
• Monitor machine operation and make basic adjustments as needed to maintain product quality.
• Inspect finished materials for defects, inconsistencies, or other quality issues.
• Follow production specifications, patterns, and work orders.
• Make minor machine adjustments and report mechanical problems or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or maintenance department.
• Maintain consistent production rates while meeting quality standards.
• Remove and properly handle completed material from the machine.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Properly use and care for tools and production equipment.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
• Communicate production concerns, material issues, and quality problems to the supervisor.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, and cleaning as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with other production employees and departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tufting machinery according to established procedures.
• Load and position materials into the tufting machine.
• Monitor machine operation and make basic adjustments as needed to maintain product quality.
• Inspect finished materials for defects, inconsistencies, or other quality issues.
• Follow production specifications, patterns, and work orders.
• Make minor machine adjustments and report mechanical problems or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or maintenance department.
• Maintain consistent production rates while meeting quality standards.
• Remove and properly handle completed material from the machine.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Properly use and care for tools and production equipment.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
• Communicate production concerns, material issues, and quality problems to the supervisor.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, and cleaning as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with other production employees and departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Mountville Mills, Inc in LaGrange, Georgia is seeking a production operator to operate and monitor tufting machinery, load and position materials, and uphold production standards. You will inspect finished materials for defects, follow production specifications and work orders, adjust machinery as needed, report issues, maintain clean work area, and cooperate with other departments.

The role emphasizes safety and accurate documentation, and opportunities to assist with machine setup and