PRESS TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Mohawk Industries

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Press Technical Engineer to join our TEAM! As the Press Technical Engineer, we need someone who is ready to be the primary support and resource of all things press related for all of our plants.

Primary Objective

To be a primary resource for all things press related, for all of our plants. Including but not limited to technology, performance optimization, process improvements, and general maintenance and technical support.

Major Function and Scope

• Ensures Press equipment is working safely and efficiently.
• Provide technical assistance for all Dal-Tile plants for presses and dryers
• Develops and implements training procedures and plans to train employees on new processes and equipment as well as improving skills.
• Responsible to keep major parameters/programs for each machine and for each format updated and look to improve them for better quality and productivity.
• Maintain records of major equipment history and modifications to advance to other plants as needed.
• Evaluate performance of different equipment in different plants and outline improvement plans.
• Work with the engineering group and Project Engineer on the activities within the department, including new capacity studies.
• Execute successful implementation of projects on machines as identified.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, plus 5 yrs. experience in listed knowledge requirements is preferred or 8 yrs. experience in listed knowledge requirements. Knowledge and troubleshooting on Sacmi, SITI, hydraulic presses for ceramic tile, Sacmi and other EVA and horizontal dryers, powder delivery systems, dies and punches. Ceramic technical knowledge required. Knowledge of powder atomized, press related defects, pressing cycles, tile conveying from press to dryer and dryer related defects.

Competencies:

Ceramic technical knowledge, press knowledge, ability to train and develop maintenance and production staff. Ceramic tile plant process flow and balance understanding.

Other Pertinent Job Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to type or answer phones. The associate may walk, stand, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

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