Tufting Machine Operator: Craft Premium Carpets

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Dalton, Georgia, is seeking a Tufting Machine Operator to run level loop, patterned loop, cut pile, or enhanced graphics tufting equipment. You will perform setup checks, inspect quality, and ensure safety on a noisy production floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED preferred, prior tufting experience, and ability to lift up to 20 pounds. You may work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tufting machines in a manufacturing setting.
• Reads and understands standard English; basic math.
• Completed health and safety training.
• Able to work flexible schedule including evenings/nights.

Responsibilities

• Operates tufting machine (threading/replacing needles, replacing blades, aligning components).
• Conducts machine setup checks (production checklist, deck board and backing verification).
• Assesses carpet quality against greige standard and alignment checks.
• Performs quality inspections and mends defects as needed.
• Changes backing as required.
• Doffs off carpet rolls as required.
• Complies with safety/environmental guidelines and wears required PPE.
• Reports issues to supervisor or crew leader for resolution.
• Attends job-related trainings and follows SOPs.
• Performs general housekeeping and other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Tufting machine operation

Reading English instructions

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Dalton, Georgia, is seeking a Tufting Machine Operator to run level loop, patterned loop, cut pile, or enhanced graphics tufting equipment. You will perform setup checks, inspect quality, and ensure safety on a noisy production floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED preferred, prior tufting experience, and ability to lift up to 20 pounds. You may work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.