What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilot Plant Technician position at Mohawk Industries?
What we need:
Mohawk is looking for a Pilot Plant Technician II who can do more with Mohawk.
This position is responsible for tufting narrow width samples for 2nd shift working 4:00pm- 12:00am Sunday through Thursday
What you’ll do:
- Conform to safe work practices
- Creeling and/or blowing yarns into tube banks
- Loading patterns into tufting software at the tufting machine
- Running tufting machine to produce narrow width sample
- Mending sample if needed
- Ensuring that sample is first quality, and meets specifications/patterns as reflected in work order
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
- Able to walk long distances, climb on ladders, and stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Bending, crouching, and stooping also required.
- Good attendance
- Keep a clean and organized work area
- Reading, writing and math skills
- Work with minimal supervision
- Must have valid driver’s license
What you have:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have good manual dexterity
- May require sitting in one place for extended periods of time
- 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably as a tufting operator.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
- Ability to communicate in standard English to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and to keep simple records and make reports.
- Ability to maintain an acceptable level of attendance in accordance with company and department guidelines.
- Ability to Multi-task
- Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders, constantly bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the shift.
- Must also be able to work in non-climate controlled facilities.
- Ability to work in an environment that is noisy, high traffic production floor
- Ability to work well with people.
- Ability to perform specific duties with instructions but without direct supervision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.97 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Tufting Machine Operator: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person