Twister Operator: Precision Yarn Technician

Mohawk Industries; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in the United States is a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, providing manufacturing opportunities across multiple brands and regions. This role focuses on setting up, operating, and tending to machines that twist yarn, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and quality checks throughout production.

As part of a production team, you will handle yarn packages, load and stage materials, and assist with routine maintenance and training to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• Previous Yarn or Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creel single or double ply yarn packages and load yarn into twister
• Reposition buggies of yarn at the twisters and stage tubes for winder operation
• Thread ends of single yarns, operate the spindle, and repair breakouts during production runs
• Doff twisted yarn packages and transfer them from the conveyor to a buggy/container
• Monitor production output and machine equipment for safe and efficient operation
• Clean and dechoke spindles to maintain machine efficiency and meet production requirements
• Perform quality checks using black lights to check yarn
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Attention to detail

Read spec sheets

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mohawk Industries in the United States is a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, providing manufacturing opportunities across multiple brands and regions. This role focuses on setting up, operating, and tending to machines that twist yarn, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and quality checks throughout production.

As part of a production team, you will handle yarn packages, load and stage materials, and assist with routine maintenance and training to meet production goals.