Fixer 3rd shift (RCA)

Position summary:

The responsibility of the Tufting Fixer is to maintain and repair all tufting machines as needed and assist with burn-ins of all tufters. The machines must be repaired on a timely basis and be set up to produce carpet as the run schedule requires.

Educational requirements:  

High school diploma or GED required.  

Skills and experience:

• 2-5 years experience as a Tufting Operator preferred,

• 2-5 years work experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 2-5 years experience in a mechanical related field preferred.

• Good communication skills, verbal and written.

• Knowledge of Lock Out, Tag Out procedures.

Essential duties:

• Insure that each machine is mechanically set up to produce first quality carpet.

• Insure that repairs are made on a timely basis.

• Be very familiar with the Tag Lock Out procedures.

• Always store tools in their proper places.

• Communicate with machine operators when making repairs so as to efficiently insure proper and complete repair of machine.

• Record required information on each machine’s log book as necessary.

• Perform each style change; change out slats as necessary.

• After each style change, do a weight check on that style.

• Change out tufting needles and loopers as needed.

• Troubleshoot problems with the machines when informed by the operators of defects in carpet, or when the machines stop running and the operators don’t know why.

• Check belts, chains, sprockets, slats and gears daily for wear and change them out as needed.  

• Be familiar with the way each tufter runs and have the ability to identify specific problems.

• Replace needles and loopers as needed.

• Assist with breaks and run machines when needed.

• Oil and grease tufters on schedule.

• Check oil supply in oil wells and maintain levels.

• Assist with backing changes.

• Assist with Burn-ins.

• Deposit all yarn and carpet scrap into specific containers for recycling.

• Maintain a daily log of production.

• Refer to Fixer Work Instructions for further instructions on the processes of the duties outlined here.

• Maintain good housekeeping.

• Comply with all safety rules.

• Comply with environmental regulations.

• Be aware of the departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and where they are located.

• Ensure ISO procedures are followed.

• Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical demands:  

Occassional 12 hour shifts.

Work environment: 

Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.

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