EXTRUSION OPERATOR - IVC

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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:  In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position. 

Change out rolls and cores, operate winders, unwinders, belt press, calendar, lacquer, stacking equipment. 

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate. 

Responsible for personal safety and participating in plant safety process.  

Enter data into ME and SAP. 

Inspect and monitor quality of processed material. 

Call for correct wear layer, and film rolls per production schedule in the ME system 

Activate roll transfer from AGV to machine. 

Splice new roll into existing roll per standard operating procedure. 

Perform perfect splices every time. 

Adjust tensions as needed based on process 

Setup core for new roll. 

Prep and stage fiber glass as needed for production. 

Remove and clean fiber glass prep area and perform splices. 

Watch for and manage splice coming through machine. 

Send completed core to cut station and remove waste from core 

Activate / monitor roll or slab transfer from machine to AGV. 

Must follow the quality management system policy and procedures. 

Communicate production or quality issues to appropriate team members. 

Maintain a clean and efficient workstation. 

Assist with line changeovers. 

Perform preventative maintenance and cleaning in area. 

Operate lift truck, overhead crane, hoist. This will also include inspections and reporting of issues 

Job rotation and relief of other team members. 

Type of Experience and Knowledge: 

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis. 

Flexible for all shifts. 

Computer efficient. 

Quality experience desired. 

Strong problem-solving skills. 

Mechanical aptitude. 

Commitment to company values and safe work practices. 

Excellent attention to detail. 

Competencies:  Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities. 

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions). 

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel object, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk; and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

- Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. 

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.