Defect Technician

Job Title

Defect Technician

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking a Defect Technician for Shift 5 (Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.). This role is responsible for operating the defecting process safely and efficiently to achieve maximum production while minimizing off‑quality.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Responsibilities :

Set up equipment for saw profiling, tools, and stain application.

Make machine/process adjustments on line and on computer.

Follow specific instructions on each order.

Achieve set quality standards.

Verify that the correct chemistry is being used for Hasko stain (all hasko stains are water based therefore the chemistry number will begin with the letter W).

Monitor parameters such as speed.

Make adjustments to settings to accommodate different sizes and widths of boards.

Make adjustments to settings to account for the texture of the boards

Overall visual control of the entire line.

Visual inspections of products for defects and grading.

Complete computerized quality reports.

Perform quality checks on finished products by assembling.

Work with saw blades and other tools and managing logs/records of usage.

Keep machines and work areas clean and free of dust.

Read and analyze charts and graphs.

Take measurements and work with SPC charts.

Willing to be an On the Job Trainer (OJT)

Operate the box feeding robot machines

Non-Essential Duties:

Must be a team player

Take an active role in committees.

Cross-training for other jobs on finishing 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.

Shaw Employee Benefits Include:

• 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.

Work Shift

10 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.