Tufting Process Technician — Quality & Innovation

Tarkett; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety is #1

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Sustainable manufacturing practices

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking a tufting machine operator to run equipment, load styles from the computer system, and ensure first-quality output with no defects. The role emphasizes safety, paperwork accuracy, and routine checks to verify backing and machine data.

We value strong attendance, color-accuracy, and basic math skills, with opportunities for career growth within a global flooring leader. The position is on-site and offers competitive benefits and a stable environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Experience operating tufting machines is strongly preferred.
• Ability to distinguish yarn color shades by sight.
• Basic math skills are required (addition/subtraction).
• Ability to bend, pull and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for entire 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate tufting machine and load styles from computer.
• Verify information on paperwork matches the computer records.
• Conduct machine setup checks including motors and backing verification.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure defect-free product.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Assist with yarn handling tasks such as pulling cones and winding yarn as needed.

Skills

Tufting machine operation

Attendance and punctuality

Color shade recognition

Basic math skills

English literacy

Lifting 25 pounds

8-hour stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tarkett is seeking a tufting machine operator to run equipment, load styles from the computer system, and ensure first-quality output with no defects. The role emphasizes safety, paperwork accuracy, and routine checks to verify backing and machine data.

We value strong attendance, color-accuracy, and basic math skills, with opportunities for career growth within a global flooring leader. The position is on-site and offers competitive benefits and a stable environment.