TILE - GLAZE PREP TECHNICIAN - A SHIFT (Dickson, Tennessee, United States, 37055) jobs in United States
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Mohawk Industries · 1 day ago

TILE - GLAZE PREP TECHNICIAN - A SHIFT (Dickson, Tennessee, United States, 37055)

positionDickson, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Mohawk Industries is the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States, and they are seeking a Glaze Prep Technician to join their team. The role involves maintaining a safe working environment, preparing materials for the glaze line, and performing various tests to ensure product quality.

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Responsibilities

Helps to maintain a safe, healthy and organized working environment for all areas of the manufacturing and support process
Ensures all safety protocols and policies are understood and upheld through the use of various testing equipment
Leads the daily preparation & delivery of materials to the glaze line while ensuring that the team and the customer are always cared for
Prepares necessary materials for and from the I-Tech system
Responsible for filling out the Tank Tour Form daily, which is the inventory of glazes and pastes
Knowledge and ability to perform the following tests: liquid density, 325m residue, viscosity and glaze slides for comparison to the lab standards
Ability to use the Gloss Meter & Colorimeter to understand color measurements
Ability to learn and understand color theory and color corrections
Assists and/or perform and record results of all tests completed to assist in establishing baselines and analyzing trends
Ability to use and navigate software such as Windows & Microsoft Office, willingness to learn new software on the I-Tech and Batching Equipment
Ability to define opportunities, identify problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Monitors equipment and/or processes and ensures timely reporting of any unusual problems to Glaze Prep Lead or Technical Manager
Follows company operating procedures and guidelines
Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Glaze raw materialsTesting procedures knowledgeLiquid density testingViscosity testingMicrosoft Office proficiencyBasic computer literacyRecord keepingBasic English proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Helps to maintain a safe, healthy and organized working environment for all areas of the manufacturing and support process
Ensures all safety protocols and policies are understood and upheld through the use of various testing equipment
Leads the daily preparation & delivery of materials to the glaze line while ensuring that the team and the customer are always cared for
Prepares necessary materials for and from the I-Tech system
Responsible for filling out the Tank Tour Form daily, which is the inventory of glazes and pastes
Knowledge and ability to perform the following tests: liquid density, 325m residue, viscosity and glaze slides for comparison to the lab standards
Ability to use the Gloss Meter & Colorimeter to understand color measurements
Ability to learn and understand color theory and color corrections
Assists and/or perform and record results of all tests completed to assist in establishing baselines and analyzing trends
Ability to use and navigate software such as Windows & Microsoft Office, willingness to learn new software on the I-Tech and Batching Equipment
Ability to define opportunities, identify problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Monitors equipment and/or processes and ensures timely reporting of any unusual problems to Glaze Prep Lead or Technical Manager
Follows company operating procedures and guidelines
Core competencies include good oral and written communications skills
Good record keeping skills
Good listening skills
Accurate measurement capability
Good math skills
Ability to work with others, Team Work
Ability to understand and speak basic English
Must be Dal-Tile certified to operate powered industrial trucks
Basic computer literacy
Knowledge of glaze raw materials and additives
Knowledge of all testing procedures
Good organizational skills

Benefits

Company Match on 401k
Employee Purchase Discount
Tuition Reimbursement

Company

Mohawk Industries

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Mohawk Industries is a flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world.
dateFounded in 1878
location
Calhoun, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.mohawkind.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$600M
2023-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $600M
1992-04-10IPO

Leadership Team

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James Brunk
Chief Financial Officer
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Jeffrey Lorberbaum
President

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