Requisition ID: 86086

INSPECTOR - QA LAB

Hillsville, Virginia, United States, 24343

Are you looking for more?

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.

Performs standard quality assurance tests on warp and fill yarn and limited tests on finished fabric. Ensures that fabric meets finished quality standards (width) and maintains data documentation.

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

Retrieves yarn samples to perform tests (denier, shrinkage, elongation, and width) and fill line in the Extrusion area
Tests fabric samples for shrinkage, amount of lube, and checks pick count
Test resin for moisture content, melt, and weight
Enters test results into computer systems and distributes copies of test results to appropriate persons • Creates weekly reports
Prepares paperwork for warp crew to complete. Verifies that warp crew issued all beams
Calibrates Quality Assurance equipment (oven)
Walk looms and verify lube is being put on the loom beams, if needed
Measure fabric width on looms and report out-of-spec (narrow) fabric to the supervisor
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
Successful completion of all required on the job training
Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application
Knowledge of or ability to learn Quality Assurance equipment, sampling, and testing specifications as well as testing procedures for three (3) warp lines and two (2) fill lines
Knowledge of or ability to learn non-conforming material plans

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
Intermediate computer skills to access data files on a shared network and complete data entry tasks preferred •
Record data and read charts
Communicate clearly and efficiently via electronic means (messaging and email), which includes the ability read, interpret, and follow directions from managers
Trouble shoot and correct data entry mistakes
Operate and calibrate Quality Assurance equipment
Good organizational skills and reporting

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 • Demonstrate good tactile discrimination and functional sensation

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.