WATERJET OPERATOR I - 2nd Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a Waterjet Operator I for 2nd shift to set up, operate and monitor automated printing processes for mat products.

You will perform startup, operation, and shutdown of machines, troubleshoot issues and inspect products to ensure they meet specifications. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of equipment, recording stops with explanations for efficiency improvements, and ensuring production runs at target quality levels while handling 30-40 lb lifting

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control to maximize manufacturing effectiveness.
• Ability to monitor operations and control equipment.
• Understanding of costs and techniques to optimize manufacturing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and oversee automated printing processes for mat products.
• Perform startup, operation, and shutdown of machines using operational software.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to maintain production levels.
• Inspect products for surface and dimensional defects and ensure conformance to specs.
• Keep machinery clean to ensure efficient operations.
• Record production stops and provide explanations for efficiency improvements.

Skills

English proficiency

Quality control

Operations monitoring

Process optimization

Job description

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WATERJET OPERATOR I - 2nd Shift

Date: Sep 30, 2026

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and oversee automated processes to print mat products.

Technical operations: Perform all activities related to the effective startup, continuous operation, and shut down of automatic machines, using operational software; Perform frequent visual and manual inspections to ensure proper operational functioning;

Troubleshoot various machine malfunctions to expedite problem resolution and maintain production levels.

Quality: Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to prevent or detect jams or malfunctions, adjusting as necessary; Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications and standards.

Housekeeping: maintain cleanliness of machinery in order to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Reporting: Record stops in production and explanation for stops to be reported back to supervisor and technical experts for efficiency improvement opportunities

Responsible for lifting 30-40 lbs throughout the duration of the shift

Qualifications

Required ability to comprehend written and verbal communication in English.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.