Shaw Industries · 1 day ago
Pressing Technician
South Pittsburg, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelShaw Industries is a leader in flooring and surface solutions, seeking a Pressing Technician to efficiently run production lines while ensuring product quality. The role involves setting up equipment, monitoring production parameters, and performing inspections and quality checks on finished products.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Record results in the 'Comments' section of the 'Chisel Test' tab located on the shared drive under the Pressing Technician Checks database
Replace belts or any repairs needed to correct and report defects and repairs to the Lead and in Database
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
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers
Behavioral and Mental Health Support
Paid Time Off
Bereavement and Holiday Pay
Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay
Employee Discounts
Wellness Incentive Program
Career Development & Education Assistance
401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
Disability & Life Insurance
Financial and Retirement Planning
Medical & Social Security Assistance
And more.
Company
Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2001-01-08Acquired
Leadership Team
J
Jim Kirkpatrick
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
2025-11-12
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