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.
The responsibility of the Sample Technician is to setup and operate all tufting machines and blower units in the Pilot Plant for the purpose of producing first pass quality carpet samples.
Educational requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
Skills and experience:
2 years tufting operator experience required.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Basic mathematical skills required
Demonstrate leadership
Must have normal color vision or average to above-average shade discernment
Essential duties:
Demonstrate proficiency in operating all sample tufting machines to produce carpet samples in a quality, efficient manner.
Make mechanical adjustments such as bed plate, presser foot, ETC.
Adjust pile heights, stitch rates
Build pattern
Coordinate with designers to reach desired specifications
Mend all outs
Run tufting machines as assigned.
Maintain individual and departmental production records.
Perform and record weight checks as outlined.
Blow up yarn to run on tufting machines.
Maintain housekeeping
Know and comply with all safety rules.
Check for crossed end / Pattern misdraws and correct
Understand and be able to perform thread up and burn in procedures.
Assist in giving breaks to other operators as applicable.
Load Backing Rolls
Doff rolls of carpet after they reach the specified length.
Be aware of, and able to access, departmental material safety data sheets (MSDSs) via the P.A.S.S. system.
Be willing to learn and understand Interface's commitment to sustainability.
Ensure ISO procedures are followed.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Physical demands:
Occasional 10 and/or 12 hour shifts and 6-7 day work weeks
Standing 90% of shift
Lifting up to 30 lbs
Maneuver tube banks to designated locations
Bending, Lifting
Work environment:
Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment
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Interface is a world-leading modular flooring company with a fully integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring. Our modular system helps customers create interior spaces while positively impacting the people who use them and our planet.
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