Twister Yarn Operator — Production & Precision

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a Twister Operator for the C Shift to set up, operate, and tend to yarn twisting machinery. The role involves handling creel yarn packages, loading yarn, threading, and maintaining machine performance with attention to safety and quality standards.

The position requires basic math, ability to work in a team, and prior yarn or manufacturing exposure. Expect adherence to SOPs and active participation in on-the-job training within an industrial setting.

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

Basic math

Teamwork

Read specs

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

On-the-job safety training

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a Twister Operator for the C Shift to set up, operate, and tend to yarn twisting machinery. The role involves handling creel yarn packages, loading yarn, threading, and maintaining machine performance with attention to safety and quality standards.

The position requires basic math, ability to work in a team, and prior yarn or manufacturing exposure. Expect adherence to SOPs and active participation in on-the-job training within an industrial setting.