WARP CHANGER

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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.

• Removes/replaces loom beams using tie-in equipment.

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

• Warp Changer duties include:
  • Remove empty beam from loom
  • Load new loom beam in loom, rack and tie beams, break down tie frame, and pull knots through drop wires/heddles/reed
  • Install loom beam by spinning loom over from FA side while using the breaker bar o Grease/oil harness drives, bearings, and beam stand at each warp out
  • Remove oil pads from underneath tappet housing and loom, scrape grease, oil and clippings from underneath loom and tappet housing
  • Determine loom beam to be used and remove loom beam from inventory, using computer o Use warp truck to transport loom beam from storage area to loom o Repair broken ends, remove loom safety pin, start loom, and check quality o Assists personnel in drawing reeds
  • Use beam gear hand truck to remove beam gear o Use waste pull off machine to remove waste from beams o Assist Material Coordinators by staging fill yarn at looms
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Lift Truck Certification preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• Basic computer knowledge to enter data into inventory tracking software
• Prior experience as a Weaver or Beamer Operator preferred
• Knowledge of weaving procedures, quality assurance standards and product specifications

Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Self-motivated

• Fill out forms/check sheets
• Perform mathematical calculations, such as addition and subtraction
• Determine and execute work priorities to maximize production and minimize machine down time
• Ability to safely operate weaving machines, including starting and stopping the machine, threading yarn breaks, and tying knots.
• Follow a series of complex and specific steps to rack and tie correctly
• Trouble shoot and take steps to correct issues and maximize efficiency
• Perform detailed work with yarn, including placing ends correctly through a series of small openings
• Utilizing hand/power tools and equipment

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment
• Working in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures
• Must have adequate normal, color vision and depth perception to perform job duties

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.