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The Recreational Group

Mender (3605)

Dalton, GA · On-site

$16 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

The Mender is ultimately responsible for assisting the tufting machine operator with any and all task that require more than one person to complete. Duties/Responsibilities: • To check the carpet ...

PlayCore

Sprinturf Chatsworth GA Creeler Operator

Chatsworth, GA · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Creelers work closely with tufting machine operators and menders as part of a crew who are responsible for producing first quality artificial turf. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Add ...

Tarkett

Creeler

Calhoun, GA · On-site

  • Retirement

The Creeler is responsible for setting up and maintaining creels to ensure a steady supply of fiber to the tufting machine. This role involves unloading fiber pallets, monitoring fiber supply during ...

Tarkett

Quality Inspector I

Calhoun, GA · On-site

  • Retirement

Coating, Tufting, Logos, Graphics Tufting or Lab. This job involves visually checking raw materials, products at different stages of production, and finished products. You'll also make simple ...

Tarkett

Quality Inspector I

Calhoun, GA · On-site

  • Retirement

Coating, Tufting, Logos, Graphics Tufting or Lab. This job involves visually checking raw materials, products at different stages of production, and finished products. You'll also make simple ...

Tarkett

Quality Inspector I

Calhoun, GA · On-site

  • Retirement

Coating, Tufting, Logos, Graphics Tufting or Lab. This job involves visually checking raw materials, products at different stages of production, and finished products. You'll also make simple ...

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How much do tufting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for tufting in the United States is $12.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.34 and $13.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in tufting?

To excel in Tufting, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and experience with textile or carpet manufacturing processes, often supported by a high school diploma or prior workshop training. Familiarity with tufting machines, hand-tufting tools, and maintenance procedures is valuable, and some employers may require safety certifications. A keen eye for quality, ability to follow precise instructions, and good teamwork skills set top candidates apart. These attributes are critical to producing consistent, high-quality textiles and ensuring efficient, safe manufacturing operations.

What does a tufting worker do?

A typical day in Tufting involves setting up and operating tufting machines, monitoring textile runs for quality control, and performing basic equipment maintenance. Team members may also read production schedules, prepare materials, and inspect finished products to ensure they meet company standards. Collaboration with quality assurance personnel, supervisors, and other production workers is common to address issues and keep workflows running smoothly. The role is usually in a factory or workshop environment, where attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

What can I make with tufting?

Tufting is a job that involves creating textured surfaces on textiles, often used in making upholstered furniture, rugs, wall hangings, and decorative accessories. Skilled tufting can produce various designs and patterns, and it typically requires knowledge of tools like tufting guns or needles. The work environment may include workshops or studios focused on textile arts and craftsmanship.

What is tufting?

A tufting job involves using a tufting gun or machine to create rugs, upholstery, or carpets by threading yarn through a fabric backing. Tufting can be done manually or with automated machines in industrial settings. Workers in tufting roles may design patterns, operate machinery, and ensure quality control throughout the production process. Tufting is commonly used in textile and flooring industries to produce durable and decorative products.

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Infographic showing various Tufting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 1% Contract, and 9% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $25,349 per year, or $12.2 per hour.

Tufting Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (12am-8am)

Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Dalton, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Are you looking for more?
At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
Find your more with Mohawk!
At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing, and more opportunities for our people.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Come find your "more" with Mohawk!
What we need:
Mohawk is looking for a Tufting Machine Operator in the Dalton, Ga area. You will Operate a level loop, patterned loop, cut pile or enhanced graphics tufting machine.
What you'll do:
  • Operates tufting machine (Ex. Threading and/or replacing needles, replace cutting blades, align cutting blade block, hook replacement, etc.).
  • Conducts machine set up checks (production checklist, "deck board" and backing verification).
  • Compares tufted carpet to griege standard and side/center/side match.
  • Performs quality inspection during production runs, mends voids in carpets as required.
  • Changes backing as required.
  • Doffs off carpet rolls as required.
  • Must follow company guidelines and operating procedures, and identifies unsafe working, building and environmental conditions.
  • Must report any issue to supervisor and/or appropriate department head or crew leader for resolution.
  • Ensures compliance to all company and regulatory safety and environmental guidelines and practices to include wearing the appropriate safety garments, using the appropriate tools and equipment, and exercising the required safety behaviors for the task at hand.
  • Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
  • Follow all established standard operating procedures
  • Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
  • Perform other tasks assigned by management

What you have:
  • High school graduate or GED equivalency preferred.
  • Prior experience in operating tufting machine equipment required, and/or equivalent combination of on the job training and work experience.
  • Reads and writes in standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
  • Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
  • May be required to use PC and other department specific database systems.

What you're good at:
  • Ability to communicate in standard English to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and to keep simple records and make reports.
  • Ability to work well with people.
  • Ability to maintain an acceptable level of attendance in accordance with company and department guidelines.
  • Ability to perform specific duties with instructions but without direct supervision.

What else:
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to walk long distances, climb on ladders, and stand for long periods of time frequently.
  • Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
  • Must also be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
  • Work environment is a noisy, high traffic production floor.
  • Must be able to pass a color blind and or color hue test for preventing quality defects on running product
  • May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Willing to work in all types of weather.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
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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