3rd Shift Tufting Mechanic

Mannington Mills, Inc.
United States, Georgia, Dalton
Jan 14, 2025
Job Description Job Title: Tufting Mechanic Shift: 3^rd Shift 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM Pay: $20.00 Department: Tufting Location : 1001 Enterprise Drive Dalton GA 30721 Reports To: Shift Supervisor Mission Statement As a Mannington associate, I am expected to conduct myself in a manner that supports the company values and philosophy, while performing in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business within the flooring industry. Summary The purpose of the Mannington Mills procedure for Tufting Mechanic is to ensure that all employees performing this job understand the responsibilities and requirements of the position. This job description encompasses various mechanic positions within Mannington Mills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Safety Perform all job duties in a safe manner Follow all safety rules/procedures, including but not limited to: Lock-out/tag-out, safety glasses/goggles, stop signs and walk ways, lift truck safety procedures, etc. Wear PPE as required Report all safety issues to a Supervisor immediately Style Changes (Fixer, Lead Mechanic, Mechanic) Start style changes as directed by shift Supervisor Follow the "Tufting Spec Sheet" for set-up requirements Pile Height Stitches Sewing Width Step Pens Machine set-up specifications: Pulley sizes/settings Belt alignment Shifter cam # Sprocket size Stroke cam size Bed setting Jerker bar setting Run out a weight check and take it to the Quality Area Make any adjustments needed. (The QC Tech or Supervisor will tell you what is needed) Run another weight check if needed until the set-up is correct Return to the machine and run the carpet up to the mending frame Check the carpet for quality issues; comb for loops, watch for shift marks, etc. Sign-off on the "Tufting Spec Sheet" NOTEOnce you sign-off on the spec sheet, you are indicating that you have set this machine up to the exact machine set-up specifications listed. All employees who sign-off on spec sheets will be held accountable if machines setting differ from the spec sheet If something is different, you must mark it out and write the correct information on it. If any changes have been made to the spec sheet, make a copy and place it in the Manager's mailbox. If changes are made to the spec sheet, it will be reviewed by management and changed in the system after validation Machine Adjustments* Make any adjustments as instructed by the Supervisor for weight, set-up, or quality issues Preventive Maintenance Checks (Tufting Mechanic) Complete any PM checks as instructed by Maintenance Supervisor Troubleshooting Quality Checks If no style changes are needed and no other instructions have been given, walk each tufting machine and look at the carpet for quality issues Check Operator machine reports for quality issues If any issues are found, fix the problem immediately Other In between normal duties of style changes, quality issues, and troubleshooting, other assignments will be listed in the maintenance shop or give verbally. This may include loading or unloading blade blocks, gathering dull blades from machines, cleaning, etc. Assist new Operators or Relief Operators as needed or instructed by the Supervisor Conduct major projects as required (Mechanic) Conduct Rebuilds as required (Mechanic) Conduct projects requiring welding and fabricating as required. Ensure all hot work permits are in order. (Welder/Fabricator) Conduct maintenance and PM's on Lift Trucks as required (Lift Truck Mechanic) Perform any building/facility maintenance as required (All) Conduct minor electrical work as required (All) Keep housekeeping in order