Printer Coater Operator Garner NC

Printer Coater Operator Garner NC

Garner, North Carolina, United States, 27360

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

The Printer/Coater Operator is responsible for the set-up, and operation of the Printer and Coater Machines to make top quality coated décor paper for the moldings operation.

Major Function and Scope

• Operate Printer/Coater equipment and assist as directed.
• Understands and complies with position related safety SOP’s and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Analyze types of mechanical or operational troubles; plan for and take corrective action to maintain quality and equipment performance.
• Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product.
• Check, test and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
• Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment as required to maintain production.
• Examine, test and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using appropriate gauges and instruments and record date.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action. Perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor quality material or supplies noted.

Type of Experience and Knowledge

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced automated manufacturing facility.
• Previous printing/coating experience preferred.
• Experience with quality testing and inspections in a production environment.
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Basic computer skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to differentiate colors in a pattern.

Mohawk Industries is a 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.