Finishing Operator Assistant | Monday - Friday

Duties: I. Latex ApplicationA. Ensure carpet is feeding correctly into precoat direct applicator and Tillotson adhesive applicator, making sure to fix and report folded carpet to Coater Operator and Sew-on. Identify style to be run using Sew-In Tracker screen. C. Reference spec sheet to identify correct application settings for the given style.1. Application (precoat and adhesive)2. Cupweight3. Puddle height (precoat and adhesive)4. GapD. Enter correct settings into Latex Control System. E. Manually check gap with gages and adjust system if necessary. F. Visually inspect latex application and troubleshoot using Latex Control System as necessary. Notify supervisors of issues. G. Make sure end dams are set up correctly and latex is not getting on carpet selvage. Adjust end dams as necessary. H. Perform all previous steps again for each style change. I. Manually check cupweight and viscosity 4 times per shift and log in notebook. Also do this for any backing or weight check requested by supervisor. J. Work with department management to improve Latex Control System and latex application process. II. Maintain Precoat AreaA. Ensure proper operation of pre-coat pumps and blenders. B. Make sure soap, water, latex tank levels are sufficiently high. C. Clean out precoat filter baskets twice per week. D. Report any issues to supervisor. III. Perform Coater Operator DutiesA. The assistant operator must relieve the coater operator for breaks and absenteeism. B. The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the coater operator during this time. IV. Perform Froth Operator DutiesA. The assistant operator must relieve the froth operator for breaks and slack time (when froth operator is changing out secondary backing).B. The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the froth operator during this time. V. Conduct Secondary Application Weight ChecksA. Conduct check at direction of supervisor. B. Place 3 two-part paper forms on secondary (after application) as secondary rises to the marriage roller. C. Place 3 2-part paper forms on1. Alley side2. Center3. Wall sideVI. Attendance PolicyA. Must adhere to the Corporate Attendance PolicyB. Must notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift changeC. Must speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absenceVII. Work ScheduleA. Must work all scheduled work hours for your shiftB. Must be able to work weekendsC. Must be able to work 12-hour shiftsD. Must be able to work holidays as necessary Non-Essential Duties: I. Daily Clean-UpA. Maintain a clean work area at all times. All areas should be picked up, swept up, or blown down at every opportunity. B. All equipment should be properly stored when not in use. C. Keep grease and oil off the floor. II. PaintingA. Clean and paint all areas assigned during downtime.

Other Requirements: Must be able to:

• Read and write legibly
• Operate Latex Control System
• Operate Coater Console
• Operate Shopflex / Sew-In Tracker
• Operate wings control
• Keep downtime report
• Communicate clearly via 2-way radio