WATERJET OPERATOR I - 3rd Shift (Belt Press)

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking an operator to set up, run, and oversee automated printing processes for mat products at our Calhoun, GA facility. The role requires monitoring machine performance, performing startup/shutdown procedures, and ensuring products meet specifications.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining cleanliness of machinery, recording production stops, and lifting 30-40 lbs as needed. English communication skills are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand written and verbal English.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and methods for efficient manufacturing.
• Operation and Control: manage equipment or system operations.
• Operation Monitoring: observe gauges and indicators to ensure proper machine function.
• Quality Control Analysis: conduct tests and inspections to evaluate quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and oversee automated printing processes for mat products.
• Perform startup, operation, and shutdown of automatic machines using software; conduct visual/manual inspections.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to maintain production levels.
• Monitor product quality and dimensions to meet specifications; adjust as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping of machinery for efficient operations.
• Record production stops and provide explanations to supervisors for efficiency improvements.
• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs throughout shift.

Skills

English comprehension

Operations monitoring

Quality control analysis

Materials knowledge

Job description

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.