Job Title

　　Tufting Process Technician 1st Shift- Plant T1

　　Position Overview

　　Shaw Industries is looking to hire a Process Technician in the Tufting and Warping department which goal is to provide technical expertise, troubleshooting / support in the areas of machine setup and style specification along with tracking and analyzing data for the purpose of quality and process improvements.

　　Required skills:

　　Develop process specifications for new products

　　Assist Technical Development with trials and new product development

　　Assist in performing PM and machine maintenance as necessary

　　Create and design reports from raw data

　　Understand and help reduce waste streams and provide necessary feedback to vendors

　　Manage short-term projects and teams as needed

　　Help troubleshoot defects as they appear (Backwinding, Warping, Tufting)

　　Communicate quality defects and trends to associates on shift

　　Investigate and communicate details about quality defects to Management

　　Train associates on process changes/procedures and train associates on defect identification

　　Work on Quality Improvement Projects

　　Proficient in Tuftco and CMC software programs (ie:  Command Performance)

　　Basic knowledge of how to create and read creel diagrams

　　Help maintain department ATD (including personal workspace)

　　Be a team player with all associates in the department (including other shifts).

　　Flexible schedule allowing participation on off shifts to help department needs.

　　Provide respectful feedback to team members as necessary.

　　Comply with all required OSHA, EPA/EPD, SAFE, and plant specific safety and environmental rules and regulations

　　Verbally communicate in English with team members about team needs and daily/weekly goals; participate in team meetings, provide feedback and contribute to team’s goals.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Walking up and down stairs is part of the requirements for this position.

　　This position will require standing, heavy and/or repeated lifting, bending, stooping, reaching overhead or crawling for long periods of time.

　　Passing a Shaw administered color test.

　　Withstand changes in temperature and humidity.

　　Expected to be able to lift up to 50 lbs

　　Desired skills:

　　Manage and update 6 sigma projects

　　Monitor and track process control trends / control charts

　　Bilingual speaker (Spanish and English)

　　Systems knowledge:

　　Basic math and computer skills

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)

　　GLINK/Vista

　　NSP Project

　　Oasis

　　Shopflex

　　Competencies:

　　Manage Work

　　Solving Problems

　　Builds Customer Satisfaction

　　Collaborate

　　Work Shift

　　8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

　　Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

　　As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position.

　　Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex , COREtec , Patcraft , Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.

　　Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com .

　　If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at [email protected]