Machine Operator I - Cutting and Milling Department

 

 

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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.

 

 

What We Need:  

Assists in manufacturing of laminate flooring panels by training to operate various automated industrial machinery components on Cutting and Milling production lines to meet the required quality specifications. 

 

What You’ll Do:  

• Responsible for quality inspections and testing throughout shift, with attention to identifying quality and manufacturing defects 

• Gains understanding of correct parameters specific to Department processes in order to minimize defect opportunities and applies knowledge to increase production output 

• Trains to perform necessary adjustments to production line, including plate changes, via feedback from automated systems monitoring and product specifications 

• Adheres to Company and Department standards regarding documentation, set up procedures, production procedures, and quality guidelines 

• Abides by documentation standards and catalogues adherence to production procedures, including shift reports and varying checklists 

• Understands and follows all Company and Department safety policies, including personal protective equipment and alternate work procedures  

• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision  

• Follow all established standard operating procedures  

• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary 

• Perform other tasks assigned by management 

 

What You Have: 

• High School diploma or equivalent required 

• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing setting preferred 

• 1+ year familiarity with production mechanical systems preferred  

• 1+ year training in quality processes or procedures preferred 

 

What You’re Good At: 

• Proficient computer literacy necessary to naviagate operation of digital equipment and order management systems

• Ability to troubleshoot independently through use of problem-solving skills and critical thinking  

• Excellent attention to detail  

• Ability to work both independently and within a team setting, including communication with various other Departments via radio, phone, and in-person conversations 

 

What Else? 

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be fluctuating temperatures, and additional department-specific variables. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, and may include hearing protection, safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, and eye protection.   

• Other working conditions may include working 12 hour shifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.  

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; walking, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.  

  

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to