Twister Operator - Yarn Production Specialist

Mohawk Industries; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500 global flooring leader seeking team members for yarn production and processing. The role involves setting up and operating machines that twist yarn, loading yarn into twisters, and ensuring safe, efficient operation on a busy production floor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and be prepared to complete health and safety training. Prior yarn/manufacturing experience is preferred; teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

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

• Set up, operate, and tend to many machines organized into a frame that twist yarn together.
• 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 details

Problem solving

Read spec sheets

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500 global flooring leader seeking team members for yarn production and processing. The role involves setting up and operating machines that twist yarn, loading yarn into twisters, and ensuring safe, efficient operation on a busy production floor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and be prepared to complete health and safety training. Prior yarn/manufacturing experience is preferred; teamwork and attention to detail are essential.