Tufting Tech 3rd shift (RCA)

Position summary:
The responsibility of the Tufting Technician is to changeover, set up, and operateany Tufting Machineand to load and unload Tufting Machinewith the goal of first quality carpet manufacture.

Educational requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required

Skills and experience:

• Two Years Tufting experience with Interface preferred

• Basic mathematical skills required

• Demonstrated Leadership skills preferred

• Good communication skills, verbal and written

• Must have normal color vision or average to above-average shade discernment

• Interface White Belt and 6S Training preferred

• Basic Computer Skills

Essential duties:

• Consult withTeam Leader for run priority

• Check run schedule for any special instructions

• Conduct style changes and weight checks on all Tufting machines and set to the proper specifications

• Compare all new runs to the Standard Master for Run Approval

• Approve all quality for each Tufted order

• Check current roll for anything unusual (lines, pattern, shade).

• Check for crossed ends and correct

• Assist in all change overs to minimize downtime

• Rethread the machine in the case of ends out or crossed ends

• Load and Unload creels for each order, as needed

• Inspect face and back of all the carpet as it comes out of the Tufting machines and identify defects

• Attempt to mend all runs and holes in carpet (using the appropriate mending yarn and gun provided), Continuously monitor rolls for first quality

• Alert the Fixer for any mechanical issues and defects that require mechanical repair

• Minimize carpet pileup before rollup in order to minimize stretch

• Doff the rolls of carpet after they reach the specified length and label

• Assist with all backing changes made during the shift

• Cut master for each new style

• Check all items listed above on that machine before starting

• Develop a working knowledge of machine in order to correct any off quality carpet

• Maintain a place for scrap yarn and carpet to be kept for later recycling

• Maximize recycling of all recyclable materials and minimize waste

• Assist in giving breaks to other Operators to minimize machine downtime by watching and operating their machines while they are on break

• Assist others in general

• Deposit all yarn and carpet scraps into a specific container for later recycling

• Perform 6S audits and assignments

• 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

• Maintain Housekeeping

Physical demands:

• Standing - 90% of shift

• Walking up and down stairs

• Considerable standing

• OccasionalPushing & Pulling wheeledcart withup to 360 lbs load

• Occasional lifting of up to 25lbs

• Occasional 12 hour shifts.

• Occasionalchanging of primary backing rolls

Work environment:

• Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment

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