Lamination Technician

Job Title

Lamination Technician

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking a Lamination Technician for C Shift Swing, Swing Shift Night Shift (8 p.m.-8 a.m.). This role is responsible for ensuring the Lamination process operates safely and efficiently while maintaining product quality and preventing defects. The position reports directly to the Lamination Lead.

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.

Duties (Essential & Non-Essential)

Making machine/process adjustments on the line and on computer.

Visual inspections of products for defects and grading.

Following specific instructions on each order.

Maintaining operation of the equipment through associate maintenance tasks and housekeeping

Achieving set quality standards and raising the flag when outside of those standards

Overall visual control of the assigned section of the line.

Jumping seams

Flying rolls using a gantry crane

Driving lift trucks to move inventory to and from the line

Monitoring parameters such as speed, edge trim, unwinder change overs, material properties (too hot/cold)

Performing quality checks on finished product and entering that data into the computer

Issuing and confirming material in the inventory management system

Assist lead and supervisor with weekly inventory audits

Thread up the line as needed

Assist other departments as needed

Understand lockout tag out and green lock procedures for safe operation of the equipment

Feed new rolls of material such as the core, backing material and the wear layer.

Assist the Department Lead in the daily production of quality Resilient flooring in the safest, most efficient and productive manner, by utilizing established methods and procedures.

Lead by example as a positive, team-oriented employee.

Housekeeping in the department

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Have fun.

Must have the ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math.

Must have strong communication skills

Must be able to pass a color blindness and vision test.

Must be familiar with current computer systems and software.

Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained.

A high-school diploma or equivalent.

Passion and track record of achieving results

Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates.

Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions.

Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time in hot or cold environments

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

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

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 as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.