Tufting Operator

Mission Statement

As a Mannington Associate I am expected to conduct myself in a manner which supports the company’s 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 with in the flooring industry.

Essential Duties

The following are the essential duties that I am expected to be able to perform considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skills, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility. Required essential duties include but are not limited to:

Section Title

A How to start-up a machine

B How to run a machine

C How to measure pattern length under 40”

D How to inspect the quality of the carpet

E How to perform procedure for starting a new manufacturing order

F How to doff a roll

G How to perform housekeeping responsibilities Review all other work instructions associated with job.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

The following is a list of job qualifications and requirements for the job.

Topic Qualifications and Requirements

Education Must be able to read, write and possess basic math skills.

Physical • Must be evaluated as normal on the Ishihara Test for Color-Deficiency.

• Must be able to bend, stoop and crawl

• Must be able to work in cramped areas

• Must be able to work with simple tools

• Must be able to stand at least six (6) hours of a eight (8) hour shift

• Must be able to stand at least ten (10) hours of a twelve (12) hour shift

Skills Must be a certified Mender

Experience Must have prior mending experience.

Responsibility Responsible for meeting the requirements for safety, quality,

productivity, efficiency and housekeeping.

Training • Required to complete at least one week of training to operate a loop machine.

• One additional week of training will be required for each of the other machine types.

• Cut Pile

• Graphics (Cut Pile & Loop Pile)

• Enhanced Graphics

• All training must be under supervision of qualified associate.

Other Overtime is / may be required.