PRESS OPERATOR
Mohawk Industries

Job Info

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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.

Primary Objective:

Sets up and operates Press Machines for the production of the direct pressure laminate; operates various powered industrial equipment in the manufacturing of Direct Pressure Laminate; and performs inspection duties.

Major Functions and Scope:

• Complies with all safety rules and procedures

• Performs Operator duties:

• Performs startup and runs the Press Lines

• Participates in product and or process troubleshooting processes as required to solve existing problems and as a means of providing cost improvement for the end product

• Performs Forklift Team Member duties:

• Loads MDQ and PAL (Décor, Overlay and Backer) onto Press In-feed

• Uses THO PAL aging report daily to pull paper using FIFO

• Completes Daily Forklift Safety Checklist

• Performs inspection duties:

• Performs quality testing on finished product; does 100% visual inspection on product that is set out for testing to identify any defects, and uses master sample to ensure correct product is being run

• Visually inspects panels and marks each defect found to ensure that it gets rejected at the finish line

• Communicates quality issues to the press operator and recommends needed adjustments

• Supports and assumes responsibility for product changeover on the press line using SMED Std work document

• Implements controls and procedures so that the end product is produced to established quality standards

• Conducts weekly line cleaning as required

• Records daily material consumption and PLQ using SFC software

• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management

Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Forklift certification

• Achieves minimum acceptable levels on Work Keys assessment tests for Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information and Reading for Information

• 1-3 years of forklift experience

• 1-3 years of personal computer experience

• Basic computer skills

• Good mechanical aptitude/Machine operation knowledge

• Problem solving skills

• Attention to detail

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.

Nearest Major Market: Greensboro

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