Tufting Creeler and Tufting Assistant
9 MonthsMohawk Carpet | 09.2025 - Current
- Operated creel machinery to ensure efficient yarn feeding for carpet production.
- Monitored yarn quality to maintain product standards and reduce defects.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and improve efficiency.
- Trained new employees on creeling techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured high-quality output by carefully monitoring yarn for defects and replacing damaged materials as needed.
- Ran associated machines such as warpers to maintain efficient production.
- Labeled and packed yarn on carts to prepare for shipment.
- Removed waste, damaged tubes and imperfect yarn from floor to keep focus on functional products.
Regrind operator 2
3 Years 3 MonthsHuali floors | 05.2022 - 08.2025
- Operated machinery and equipment to support production processes.
- Monitored workflow and maintained safe work environments.
- Assisted team members with daily operational tasks and responsibilities.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to meet daily production goals.
- Documented operational activities for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Heat Set Operator
2 Years 7 MonthsMohawk Carpet | 10.2019 - 05.2022
- Operated heat set machinery to maintain consistent temperature and quality.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Adjusted machine settings based on material specifications and production needs.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured quality control compliance.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Documented production activities and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Monitored machine operation and verified performance met production requirements.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Set up and adjusted temperature, pressure, speed and tension of machines to ensure proper operation.
- Liaised with other departments such as Quality Control to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Adjusted web tension settings according to specifications provided by customer orders.