Plant 80 | SewOn Operator | Shift 2 Position Overview Position Objective: To maintain a continuous flow of carpet through the coater by sewing rolls of carpet together properly and in a timely manner. To monitor carpet sewn-on and send all necessary information to the Roll-Up in the correct coating sequence. Essential Duties: Sewing Seams If the carpet is in a float, pull the end of the top roll over the float. If the carpet is in a roll, pull the carpet tail off the roll. Check carpet to be sewn-on for moisture or any other defects. If any defects are observed complete the flashback Google Doc and consult supervisor. Align the carpet on the sewing machine table with the selvage edges straight and even. Trim out any existing seams. Insert a T-92 ticket to the seam area and sew carpet from float to tail of carpet going onto the coater. When the sewing machine runs out of thread or the thread breaks, replace the thread or rethread the machine. A red tag will be sewn into the seam at every style change. Metal foil tape will be placed at seams for seam detection. Assist the Lift Truck Operator in measuring the width of the carpet on each M.O. Manage J-Boxes Advance fabric into the J-boxes keeping the fabric as straight as possible. Watch for open seams, holes, and torn places in carpet. Place tape over any holes in carpet. Watch for and straighten any carpet that comes out of either J-box folded on the edge. Inform coater operator when J-box is running low. Other Requirements: Must be able to: Read and write legibly Have good communication skills Communicate in English to supervisor and employees by phone or 2-way radio Work Shift 8 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. As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company - we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com. If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at ...
Job ID: 484065244
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025
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