Quartz - Polish Line Technician - Nights

Mohawk Industries, Inc.•Dickson, TN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. Helps to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for the production area. Ensures all safety protocols throughout the plant are adhered to. Follows the Quality Management System, and all operating procedures. Performs necessary LOTO audits and assists in delivering weekly safety training materials. Inspects equipment cleanings and ensures the line is ready to run without contamination. Ensures product specifications are followed throughout the production line. Assist the polish line operators and supervisor in coordination of operations. Responsible for training new hires in regards to safety, quality policy and management systems, as well as operations of all polish equipment and product knowledge. Responsible for working with maintenance team to develop and sustain operator basic care programs, taking high role in the major polish maintenance. Fill-in and relieve responsibility for all polishing functions. Will need to take on shift lead responsibilities when supervisor is not on the floor. Complete other tasks as needed.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Requires knowledge of safety policy and procedures.
Ability to read/write English.
Basic computer literacy.
Extensive knowledge of slab polishing operations.
Requires Dal-Tile level 3 polish certification and 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing industry.
3+ years manufacturing operations experience preferred.
Strong written, oral and communications skills
Organization, data analysis and interpretation, and the ability to prioritize.
Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and manufacturing databases.
Strong problem solving skills with the ability to seek resources and make decisions in a fast paced environment, meet tight deadlines, work with minimal direction and handle conflict in a positive manner.
Ability to train, coach and mentor.
Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, interpersonal and time management skills.
Self-motivated and task oriented.
Technical and mechanical understanding.
Able to manage a debriefing.
Commitment to the company– ready to work unusual hours.
Ability to wear PPE and maintain company safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3+ years manufacturing operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for the production area.
Ensure all safety protocols throughout the plant are adhered to.
Follow the Quality Management System, and all operating procedures.
Perform necessary LOTO audits and assists in delivering weekly safety training materials.
Inspect equipment cleanings and ensures the line is ready to run without contamination.
Ensure product specifications are followed throughout the production line.
Assist the polish line operators and supervisor in coordination of operations.
Responsible for training new hires in regards to safety, quality policy and management systems, as well as operations of all polish equipment and product knowledge.
Responsible for working with maintenance team to develop and sustain operator basic care programs, taking high role in the major polish maintenance.
Fill-in and relieve responsibility for all polishing functions.
Take on shift lead responsibilities when supervisor is not on the floor.
Complete other tasks as needed.