Job Description Position summary: The Setup Technician is responsible for changeovers of creels and tufting machines, as well as loading and unloading creels to service creels and tufting machines, efficiently and in accordance with the specification sheets to ensure minimum downtime Educational requirements: High school diploma or GED required Skills and experience: Intermediate math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages required Good communication skills, verbal and written Previous tufting experience preferred Previous textile experience preferrred Must have normal color vision or average to above average shade discernment Interface White Belt and 6S training preferred Essential duties: Locate paperwork and master for next run and place at machine Check next creel set for correct thread-up and stage at Tufting machines Cut out creels set and burn in new set Run burns through needles and check for misdraws Record changeover time on production report Operate Tufting machines Relieve Operators for breaks Load and unload all creels to the proper thread up Recognize quality problems and make corrections when operating Tufting machine Deposit all yarn and headers scrap into specific containers to be recycled Maximize recycling of all recyclable materials and minimize waste Maintain a daily log of production Maintain housekeeping Comply with safety rules Comply with environmental regulations Be aware of departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Ensure ISO procedures are followed. Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability. Perform other duties as assigned . Physical demands: Walking up and down stairs Considerable standing Continuous lifting of up to 15 lbs Pushing and pulling a wheeled cart with up to 360 lbs load Occasional lifting of up to 25lbs Work environment: Non climate-controlled factory environment We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We desire priority referrals of Protected Veterans for job openings at all locations within the State of Georgia. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled. At Interface, we believe that flooring is more than what you walk on. We help our customers create interior spaces that support well-being, productivity, and creativity, as well as the sustainability of the planet. As a global leader in modular flooring, we design and manufacture an integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora® rubber flooring. We’re designers, engineers, scientists, problem-solvers, dreamers, trailblazers and everything in between. Spread all over the world, we are one team with a shared vision and values. Image © Christopher Payne / Esto For us, sustainability is a journey. We're constantly working to improve the quality of our products and lessen the impact they have on human health and the environment. Design leads everything we do. Our team of designers continuously explores trends, textures, colors, and materials to ensure every pattern and detail is thoughtfully crafted.