Job Information
Shaw Industries Inc Plant HW Pressing | Pressing Technician Shift C | $22.02 in S Pittsburg, Tennessee
Job Title
Plant HW Pressing | Pressing Technician Shift C | $22.02
Position Overview
Position Objective: Run the line efficiently and safely with the maximum amount of production and a minimal amount of off-quality. Inspect the product for quality.
Essential Duties:
Set up equipment for different products.
Achieve set quality standards.
Monitor parameters such as temperature, pressure, and time.
Overall visual control of the entire line.
Visual inspections of products for defects and grading.
Complete computerized quality reports.
Physical testing on finished products.
Make machine/process adjustments on line and on computer.
Follow specific instructions on each order.
Perform quality checks on finished products.
Keep machines and work areas clean and free of dust.
Break for other positions as needed.
Other duties as requested by Lead or Supervisor.
Willing to be an On the Job Trainer (OJT)
Able to troubleshoot mechanical and quality problems.
Locate pallets of material in the shop floor system and issue to line.
Perform manual testing of press after PM’s, to include running dry board through each press if needed.
Perform visual inspection of each press panels
a. From each press
b. Once a shift by one tech
c. Use a flashlight to look for defects such as seam lines or any other defect that could be occurring.
d. Record results in the “Comments” section of the “Chisel Test” tab located on the shared drive under the Pressing Technician Checks database
e. Replace belts or any repairs needed to correct and report defects and repairs to the Lead and in Database.
Non-Essential Duties:
Must be a team player.
Take an active role in committees.
Must have the ability to be cross trained for other jobs on the pressing line.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to bend, squat, and stoop several times a day.
Must be able to stand for 8 – 12 hours a day.
Must be able to climb stairs several times through the day.
Must be able to assist in lifting up to 75 lbs. several times a day.
Must be able to lift 35-50 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the day.
Must be able to handle the stress of meeting goals and production requirements.
Must be able to visualize defects in the product.
Must be able to visualize color defects in the product.
Other Requirements:
Basic reading, writing, and math ability.
Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained.
Must be capable of learning and performing additional operations
Must be capable of being trained on current computer systems and software.
Training Requirements:
On the job training
Must have all OSHA, SAFE, SMS, and plant specific training.
Lift Truck training
Tool, Equipment, & Material Requirements:
Safety Glasses
PPE listed on JHA
Safety & Security Requirements:
Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and plant specific safety rules and regulations.
Refer to the Plant JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) for this job for the prevention of accidents.
When placing the ticket on the bundle, put the ticket no more than 5 panels down.
Must put glue machine control panel in manual before pushing out glue machine Use a wagon to transport full five-gallon buckets.
Only sixteen (16) buckets should be stored on the glue waste station.
Work Shift
12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.