Position summary: 
The responsibility of the Sample Technician is to setup and operate all tufting machines and blower units in the Pilot Plant for the purpose of producing first pass quality carpet samples.

Educational requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred. 

Skills and experience:

• 2 years tufting operator experience required.

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

• Basic mathematical skills required

• Demonstrate leadership

• Must have normal color vision or average to above-average shade discernment

Essential duties:

• Demonstrate proficiency in operating all sample tufting machines to produce carpet samples in a quality, efficient manner.

• Make mechanical adjustments such as bed plate, presser foot, ETC.

• Adjust pile heights, stitch rates

• Build pattern

• Coordinate with designers to reach desired specifications

• Mend all outs

• Run tufting machines as assigned.

• Maintain individual and departmental production records.

• Perform and record weight checks as outlined.

• Blow up yarn to run on tufting machines.

• Maintain housekeeping

• Know and comply with all safety rules.

• Check for crossed end / Pattern misdraws and correct

• Understand and be able to perform thread up and burn in procedures.

• Assist in giving breaks to other operators as applicable.

• Load Backing Rolls

• Doff rolls of carpet after they reach the specified length.

• Be aware of, and able to access, departmental material safety data sheets (MSDSs) via the P.A.S.S. system.

• Be willing to learn and understand Interface's commitment to sustainability.

• Ensure ISO procedures are followed.

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Physical demands: 

• Occasional 10 and/or 12 hour shifts and 6-7 day work weeks 

• Standing 90% of shift

• Lifting up to 30 lbs

• Maneuver tube banks to designated locations

• Bending, Lifting 

Work environment: 
Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment

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