MOLDING MACHINE OPERATOR at Mohawk Industries in thomasville, North Carolina

Job Description:

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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.



Objective:


Responsible for operating and maintaining automated machinery used in the production of top quality molding products while meeting or exceeding expected safety, quality, production and customer satisfaction goals. Maintains line efficiencies by operating machine controls, numeric controls, and cutting modes, adjusting saws, makes tool changes and adjustments, performs changeovers, reads and interprets technical drawings, troubleshoots equipment for all quality problems and escalates mechanical and electrical problems to management.


Major Function and Scope:

• Maintains line efficiencies by operating machine controls, numeric controls, and cutting modes, adjusting saws, makes tool changes and adjustments, performs changeovers, reads and interprets technical drawings, troubleshoots equipment for all quality problems and escalates mechanical and electrical problems to management.
• Ensures compliance with all company safety rules and procedures.
• Monitors and troubleshoots specific machinery operating deficiencies
• Analyzes quality defects and corrects deficiencies in the line
• Operates and monitors all electrical and mechanical set ups on machines
• Perform all quality tests as required to correct quality defects
• Adjusts tools and set up on machinery or makes changes to maintain first quality product
• Performs minor repairs on machines and may assist maintenance
• Uses mechanical tools to make adjustments
• Operate computer panels
• Perform cycle counts and maintain proper documentation
• Perform duties using proper housekeeping and observes safe work practices
• Fill out pallet tickets, end of order forms, end of shift paperwork and other paperwork as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Competencies

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3-5 years experience working with continuous multi-functional production/processing machinery.
• Previous experience in an automated manufacturing production environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals used in the plant.
• Perform mathematical calculations, including conversion to metric systems.

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. Apply Now