Tufting Operator II

Challenger Turf, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenger Turf, Inc. in Dalton, GA is seeking a Tufting Machine Operator to run the tufting machine and supervise Creeler 1/2 and Tufting Operator 1 staff during production.

The role requires 2-5 years of operator experience, the ability to work bilingual, and a willingness to work Monday–Friday from 7am to 5pm in a full-time capacity at our Dalton facility.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of operator experience
• Previous Fields experience preferred
• Must be bilingual

Responsibilities

• Confirm specifications of the finished product during production.
• Obtain weight check for first roll of every order.
• Hang and tie or splice fiber into creel.
• Rotate fiber tubes to maximize creel loads.
• Assist in decreeling machines and packaging fiber.
• Identify non-conforming fibers to maintain product quality.
• Identify defects in turf products (streaks, lines, loops).
• Repair turf rolls with a mending gun.
• Operate rollup and tufting machine unsupervised.
• Notify maintenance or supervisor of issues.

Skills

Bilingual

Job description

Summary Of Position

The Tufting Machine Operator position is a tufting team member who operates a tufting machine and directs assigned Creeler 1, Creeler 2, and/or Tufting Operator 1 personnel during tufting production.

Job Type

Full-Time

Tufting Machine Operator

The Tufting Machine Operator position is a tufting team member who operates a tufting machine and directs assigned Creeler 1, Creeler 2, and/or Tufting Operator 1 personnel during tufting production.

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Dalton, GA

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm

Department

Tufting

Description

• Confirm specifications of the finished product during production
• Obtain weight check for first roll of every order
• Hang and tie or splice fiber into creel
• Rotate small and large fiber tubes as needed to maximize creel loads (cutbacks)
• Assists in decreeling machines, or removing spent fiber tubes and packaging fiber and dunnage from the creel
• Assists in identifying non-conforming fibers and materials to maintain product efficacy
• Identify streaks, high lines, low lines, loops, missing ends, or other deficiencies in turf products
• Using mending gun to repair turf rolls
• Operate rollup
• Operates tufting machine without direct supervision
• Ensure order needs are met
• Post transactions in NAV
• Doff and label finished rolls
• Notify maintenance and Supervisor of any mechanical or product issues
• Notify Quality Control of any product deficiencies
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

• Current operator experience 2-5 years required
• Previous Fields experience preferred
• Must be bilingual

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands and finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Work Authorization

All new hires must provide documentation proving authorization to work in the United States and will be processed through the E-Verify system.