ASSISTANT OPERATOR II

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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.

This position will be trained on the visual monitoring of the Energy Plant, Refining, and gluing areas for unfamiliar noises, leaks and possible equipment failures as well as housekeeping duties. Also, assists the Press Operator in the operations of the air graders, forming station, and press line.


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

Monitors the continuous production of product through the air graders, forming line and press.
Monitors raw board quality
Communicates with Press Operators to maintain stable and consistent production
Monitors furnace, thermal oil pumps, resin pumps and lines, steam generator and refiner by making periodic rounds
Identifies process variation
Communicates with Refiner and Energy Plant operators to maintain stable and consistent production
Assists in executing plant shut downs
Obtains resin samples from delivery trucks
Performs basic maintenance related tasks
Assists maintenance personnel in performing technical work
Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
Follow all established standard operating procedures
Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
Perform other tasks assigned by management
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.

Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
Some mechanical skills a plus
Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

Must be able to work 12 hour day/night shifts to cover absences or PTO
Must also be able to relieve FEL drivers for breaks, lunches and vacations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Listening skills
Data analysis and interpretation

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. Read more