EXTRUSION-DOFFER

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Sets up and operates extrusion fill lines and warp lines in accordance with standard operating procedures. On the Fill Lines, the Doffer will doff fill yarn packages, weigh yarn, and use computer to make inventory tickets.  On the Warp Lines, the Doffer will doff tricot sized spools of yarn, use powered industrial truck to transport tricots and use computer to make inventory tickets. Other duties include patrolling the lines watching for quality concerns, assisting in starting the lines, watching the cans for yarn wraps, cleaning the work area, and operating a power industrial truck.  Will perform other related duties as assigned by management.

1. Assist in setting up and starting the line.
2. Observes operation of machine and equipment to ensure continuous and appropriate flow of extruded yarn.
3. Visually examines extruded products.
4. Make inventory ticket and place on tricot or fill yarn truck.
5. Patrol lines, checking for quality problems.
6. Operate powered industrial equipment.
   1. Change propane tank on powered industrial equipment, when needed.
   2. Before using powered industrial truck complete “Pre Shift Industrial Truck Inspections”, turn checklist in to supervisor office.
7. Do not attempt to unstop cages on choppers. Do not use a tow motor on the cage in any way.  When the chopper or cage becomes clogged, call maintenance.
8. Fill Line Doffer
   1. Doffs line by removing partial/full packages, placing on peg truck or in box, replacing empty tubes and performing tie in procedures.
   2. Weigh yarn/waste.
   3. Transport fill yarn/waste to appropriate storage area.
   4. Blow back waste.
   5. Set boxes of raw material at blender using powered industrial truck
   6. Wear cut resistant glove on one hand when changing utility knife blade.
   7. Assist Material Coordinators with staging fill yarn at looms, as requested by the shift supervisor.
9. Warp Line Doffer
   1. Doffs tricot beam from line and replaces with empty tricot beam.
   2. Transport tricots to appropriate storage area using powered industrial trucks.
   3. Remove waste from tricot beam by cutting yarn from beam or using unwinder machine. Wears additional PPE when cutting yarn from beams.
   4. Wear required safety gloves for the task at hand.
      1. Wear cut resistant glove on one hand when changing utility knife blade.
      2. Wear welding gloves when rolling tricots.
   5. Check for burrs on tricots with silver/burr checking device.
   6. Use UHMW stick to smooth and straighten ends while tricot is running. Do not touch moving ends with hands
10. General Duties
    1. Empty trash dumpster.
    2. Participate in Safety programs and Neighborhood Watch.
    3. Works safely and orderly.
    4. Notify supervision of any hazardous or unsafe conditions.
    5. Maintains clean and orderly work area and blows back waste
    6. Perform all necessary miscellaneous work pertaining to the above job duties.
    7. Any other duties assigned by management.                        

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES:

Mandatory – Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application.

Preferred –  Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment. Basic computer skills to enter data into computer system.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work assigned schedule. Must have ability to obtain a powered industrial equipment license.  Ability to learn job specific computer skills. Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Ability to visually recognize quality problems. Ability to learn extrusion process, fill line and warp line procedures, doff packages and tricots, and thread winders.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to shift supervisor/department manager, but works with minimum amount of supervision.

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

Limited to personal activities required to perform duties of job.

• Must maintain high standards for work quality and safety.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to move from one task to another without direction.
• Must be able to work effectively with other members of the Extrusion team.
• Must be able to read and follow directions and work procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge to enter data. 
• Ability to perform detailed work with yarn, including placing ends in the correct dents on a comb.

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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.