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Job Title

Game On Tufting Process Technician Lead | 3rd Shift | Plant T8

Position Overview

Position Objective: To run the Turf continuous line, guiding other associates to ensure that the machine runs efficiently and in a safe manner. This position has particular focus on the Tufting gantries.

Essential Duties: (Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge, and responsibility):

• Follow all plant safety rules and regulations with respect to your job. These include LOTO, Arc Flash, LTO Safety, PPE and Walkways.

• Guide a group of associates on a continuous line operation that will tuft and coat a field.

• Small part changes and some light mechanical work

• Manage the main console for the entire continuous machine.

• Monitor and help maintain all Gantries to ensure the turf is being tufted correctly and in the right pattern.

• Must be able to work with other machine operators to ensure the machine is running efficiently.

• Mark fabric when there is visible evidence that there has been no yarn Tufted into the primary backing in a certain location.

• Perform backing changes when needed.

• Ensure all production paperwork is documented correctly and turned in at the end of shift.

• Creel when necessary

• Communicate with Tufting Operators as necessary

• Load patterns and verify

Non Essential Duties: (Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge, and responsibility):

• Perform other non-quality-related duties, as directed by Supervisor/Department Manager

• Assist R & D with samples and TPR’s.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for the majority of an 8 hour shift

• Must be able to climb steps several times per day

• Must be able to walk through the plant several times per day

• Must be able to withstand exposure to changes in both temperature and humidity

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, supervisors and provide direction to associates.

• Must be able to work well under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to recognize various types of defects.

• Must be able to perform tasks quickly and safely.

Equipment and Tools:

• Scissors

• Splicer

• Stitch gauge

• Pliers

• Compressed Air Wand

• Sewing machine

• Yarn Snips

• Measuring Tape

• Computer

Safety and Security Requirements:

• Always wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for a task.

• Abide by and plant safety rules and regulations

• Know evacuation routes and gathering points

• Always be cautious of lift trucks traveling throughout the plants.

• Immediately report any and all quality, safety, or mechanical issues to the supervisor on duty.

• Follow all dress code guidelines.

• Keep all loose articles away from machinery.

• Practice general housekeeping and keep work areas clean.

• Always use proper lifting techniques.

• Report any injuries to your supervisor or nurse immediately.

• Keep all creel gates closed unless yarn is being set up or removed from the creel.

• Do not stand on the conveyer or lean against the creel gates.

• Do not throw yarn packages or tubes and do not drop heavy objects from the top creel.

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.