What are the responsibilities and job description for the T6(Adairsville) Finishing Process Technician | 3rd Shift | position at Shaw Industries Group, Inc.?
Job Title
T6(Adairsville) Finishing Process Technician | 3rd Shift |
Position Overview
Position Objective: To run the Turf continuous line, guiding other associates to ensure that the machine runs efficiently and in a safe manner.
Essential Duties: (Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge, and responsibility):
- Follow all plant safety rules and regulations with respect to your job. These include LOTO, Arc Flash, LTO Safety, PPE and Walkways.
- Guide a group of associates on a continuous line operation that will tuft and coat a field.
- Small part changes and some light mechanical work
- Manage the main console for the entire continuous machine.
- Prepare for shift start up by checking the reactor, warming chemicals, purge system, test spray, etc
- Record weight checks
- Perform Instron Testing
- Responsible for Lab Samples
- Perform end of shift duties (clean up, reactor shut down, flush spray heads)
- Change out totes for chemicals
- Enter roll information in system
- Communicate with Operators
- Must be able to work with other machine personnel to ensure the machine is running efficiently.
- Perform backing changes when needed.
- Ensure all production paperwork is documented correctly and turned in at the end of shift.
- Creel when necessary
- Ability to learn and coach on the coating side of the process
- Work with chemicals safely
- Drive lift truck to move totes
Non Essential Duties: (Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge, and responsibility):
- Perform other non-quality-related duties, as directed by Supervisor/Department Manager
- Assist R & D with samples and TPR’s.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Basic computer skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for the majority of an 8 hour shift
- Must be able to climb steps several times per day
- Must be able to walk through the plant several times per day
- Must be able to withstand exposure to changes in both temperature and humidity
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, supervisors and associates.
- Must be able to work well under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to recognize various types of defects.
- Must be able to perform tasks quickly and safely.
Equipment and Tools:
- Scissors
- Yarn Snips
- Utility Knife
- Rotary Cutter
- General mechanical tools (wrenches, sockets, etc)
- Recipricating saw
- Measuring Tape
- Computer
Safety and Security Requirements:
- Always wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for a task.
- Abide by and plant safety rules and regulations
- Know evacuation routes and gathering points
- Always be cautious of lift trucks traveling throughout the plants.
- Immediately report any and all quality, safety, or mechanical issues to the supervisor on duty.
- Follow all dress code guidelines.
- Keep all loose articles away from machinery.
- Practice general housekeeping and keep work areas clean.
- Always use proper lifting techniques.
- Report any injuries to your supervisor or nurse immediately.
- Keep all creel gates closed unless yarn is being set up or removed from the creel.
- Do not stand on the conveyer or lean against the creel gates.
- Do not throw yarn packages or tubes and do not drop heavy objects from the top creel.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
