Tufting Setup Technician: Fast, Precise Production

Interface, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface, Inc. is seeking a Setup Technician to manage changeovers of creels and tufting machines, loading and unloading creels to keep production moving with minimal downtime.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and strong math and communication skills; tufting or textile experience is preferred. You will operate machines, document changeovers, and uphold Interface's sustainability commitments.

Join a global team advancing carbon-negative goals and recycling initiatives.

Qualifications

• Math and basic arithmetic including fractions and percentages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Tufting or textile experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate paperwork and master for next run and place at machine.
• Check next creel set for correct thread-up and stage at Tufting machines.
• Cut out creels set and burn in new set.
• Run burns through needles and check for misdraws.
• Record changeover time on production report.
• Operate Tufting machines.
• Relieve Operators for breaks.
• Load and unload all creels to the proper thread up.
• Recognize quality problems and make corrections when operating Tufting machine.
• Deposit all yarn and headers scrap into recycling containers.
• Maximize recycling and minimize waste.
• Maintain a daily production log.
• Maintain housekeeping.
• Comply with safety rules.
• Comply with environmental regulations.
• Be aware of MSDS sheets.
• Ensure ISO procedures are followed.
• Support Interface commitment to sustainability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Tufting experience

Textile experience

Color vision

White Belt

6S training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Interface, Inc. is seeking a Setup Technician to manage changeovers of creels and tufting machines, loading and unloading creels to keep production moving with minimal downtime.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and strong math and communication skills; tufting or textile experience is preferred. You will operate machines, document changeovers, and uphold Interface's sustainability commitments.

Join a global team advancing carbon-negative goals and recycling initiatives.