Hand Tufter- Carpets

Salary :

$25 - 35 hourly

Company : Akdo Intertrade Inc

Job Type : Full Time

Bridgeport, Ct

Job Description - Hand Tufter- Carpets

About the Company: AKDO is a privately owned, market-leading manufacturer and distributor of natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass products, and carpets. For the past 30 years, we have focused on top quality and consistency in both our products and our service, and as a result, we’ve emerged as one of America’s most renowned brands of luxury tile and stone.

About the Role: The Handtufter's primary responsibility is to safely run the equipment efficiently as possible to produce first quality carpet.

WILL PROVIDE RELOCATION FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

Responsibilities:

Efficiently operate the equipment including tuning (Threading and/or replacing needles, replace cutting blades, align cutting blade block, hook replacement, and sharpening of scissors).
Conduct machine set up checks.
Perform quality inspection during production runs, mends voids in carpets as required.
Check rugs and yarn to match order
Mark and doff all rolls produced as well as assist in changing the primary backing.
Clean, sweep, and/or blow down work area keeping the area around the machine clean.
Blow lint out of machine at least once per shift.
Drive forklift when required.
Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
2 years or more related experience in carpet tufting and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic computer skills, including MS Office and basic internet skills
Read, write, and perform general math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Read and interpret documents such as simple correspondence, orders, layouts, and installation instructions
Write routine correspondence
Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
Communicate and interact with associates
Experience using power tools
Keep work area clean and orderly
Ability to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Remain in a stationary position (ex. standing or sitting) for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, crouching, crawling, and stooping.
Thread yarn through needles and tie knots in the yarn
Push and pull rolls of backing and carts loaded with yarn
Read and write work related documents in English
Operate a computer and other standard office equipment
Move about inside and outside the facility
In-office role (no remote work)
Warehouse environment; exposure to noise and temperature variations
Must be able to lift and move up to 60 pounds.

Benefits:
AKDO recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefit Plan that includes the following:

Medical and Dental Coverage
Vision care coverage
Disability insurance
Employee life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401 (k) and company paid pension plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

AKDO provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

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