Tufting Machine Operator: Precision, Safety & Quality

The Recreational Group; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recreational Group is seeking a Tufting Machine Operator in Dalton, GA. The role involves operating and maintaining the tufting machine, setting up for runs, and ensuring quality control of finished products. Teamwork and safety adherence are essential in daily duties.

You will manage creels, oversee menders, and verify paperwork while performing routine maintenance and machine adjustments. The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to handle materials and perform basic materials handling tasks.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creelers and ensure yarn loaded and tied correctly.
• Oversee menders to ensure turf is inspected and mended.
• Ensure paperwork is filled out correctly (roll tags, creel out tags, production orders).
• Run the machine: threading needles, fixing pull-downs, changing blades and hooks, backing changes.
• Sign off work orders with supervisor after setup and quality checks.

Skills

Machinery operation

Warehouse/manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Recreational Group is seeking a Tufting Machine Operator in Dalton, GA. The role involves operating and maintaining the tufting machine, setting up for runs, and ensuring quality control of finished products. Teamwork and safety adherence are essential in daily duties.

You will manage creels, oversee menders, and verify paperwork while performing routine maintenance and machine adjustments. The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.