Job Title

Plant HW Finishing | Defect Technician Shift 5 | $22.02

Position Overview

Position Objective: Run the defecting operation safely and efficiently with the maximum amount of production and a minimal amount of off-quality.

Essential Duties:

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

2. Make machine/process adjustments on line and on computer.

3. Follow specific instructions on each order.

4. Achieve set quality standards.

5. 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).

6. Monitor parameters such as speed.

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

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

9. Overall visual control of the entire line.

10. Visual inspections of products for defects and grading.

11. Complete computerized quality reports.

12. Perform quality checks on finished products by assembling.

13. Work with saw blades and other tools and managing logs/records of usage. 14. Keep machines and work areas clean and free of dust.

14. Read and analyze charts and graphs.

15. Take measurements and work with SPC charts.

16. Willing to be an On the Job Trainer (OJT)

17. Operate the box feeding robot machines

Non-Essential Duties:

1. Must be a team player

2.Take an active role in committees.

3. Cross-training for other jobs on finishing line.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to bend, squat, and stoop several times a day.

2. Must be able to stand for 8 – 12 hours a day.

3. Must be able to climb stairs several times through the day.

4. Must be able to assist in lifting up to 75 lbs. several times a day.

5. Must be able to lift 35-50 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the day.

6. Must be able to handle the stress of meeting goals and production requirements.

7. Must be able to visualize defects in the product.

8. Must be able to visualize color defects in the product.

Other Requirements:

1. Basic reading, writing, and math ability.

2. Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained.

3. Must be capable of learning and performing additional operations

4. Must be capable of being trained on current computer systems and software.

Training Requirements:

1. On the job training

2. Must have all OSHA, SAFE, SMS, and plant specific training.

3. Lift Truck training Lockout/Tagout Training

4. Training on current plant computer systems and software.

Tool, Equipment, & Material Requirements:

1. Safety Glasses

2. PPE listed on JHA

Safety & Security Requirements:

1.Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and plant specific safety rules and regulations.

2. Refer to the Plant JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) for this job for the prevention of accidents.

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 that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.