Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability—without compromise.

Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industry‑first innovation, we remain ‘all in’ on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets.

Position summary: The responsibility of the Tufting Technician is to changeover, set up, and operate any Tufting Machine and to load and unload Tufting Machine with the goal of first quality carpet manufacture.

Educational requirements:

High school diploma or GED required

Skills and experience:

Two Years Tufting experience with Interface preferred
Basic mathematical skills required
Demonstrated Leadership skills preferred
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Must have normal color vision or average to above-average shade discernment
Interface White Belt and 6S Training preferred
Basic Computer Skills

Essential duties:

Consult with Team Leader for run priority
Check run schedule for any special instructions
Conduct style changes and weight checks on all Tufting machines and set to the proper specifications
Compare all new runs to the Standard Master for Run Approval
Approve all quality for each Tufted order
Check current roll for anything unusual (lines, pattern, shade).
Check for crossed ends and correct
Assist in all change overs to minimize downtime
Rethread the machine in the case of ends out or crossed ends
Load and Unload creels for each order, as needed
Inspect face and back of all the carpet as it comes out of the Tufting machines and identify defects
Attempt to mend all runs and holes in carpet (using the appropriate mending yarn and gun provided), Continuously monitor rolls for first quality
Alert the Fixer for any mechanical issues and defects that require mechanical repair
Minimize carpet pileup before rollup in order to minimize stretch
Doff the rolls of carpet after they reach the specified length and label
Assist with all backing changes made during the shift
Cut master for each new style
Check all items listed above on that machine before starting
Develop a working knowledge of machine in order to correct any off quality carpet
Maintain a place for scrap yarn and carpet to be kept for later recycling
Maximize recycling of all recyclable materials and minimize waste
Assist in giving breaks to other Operators to minimize machine downtime by watching and operating their machines while they are on break
Assist others in general
Deposit all yarn and carpet scraps into a specific container for later recycling
Perform 6S audits and assignments
Comply with safety rules
Comply with environmental regulations
Be aware of departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Ensure ISO procedures are followed.
Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain Housekeeping

Physical demands:

Standing - 90% of shift
Walking up and down stairs
Considerable standing
Occasional Pushing & Pulling wheeled cart with up to 360 lbs load
Occasional lifting of up to 25lbs
Occasional 12 hour shifts.
Occasional changing of primary backing rolls

Work environment:
Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment

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