Weaver - Machine Operator

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Asten Johnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.

• 401(k) with company contribution of $75/week
• Holidays and vacation pay
• Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans for employees and their dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements available
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

• Must be able to follow the SOP's and production ticket technical specifications to insure product quality.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot routine problems with materials and equipment.
• Work efficiently with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple, divide and measure up to 1/16".
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Promote safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Positive attitude and team player mentality.
• Must be a self-starter who is accurate, precise, and takes pride in their workmanship.

• Must have high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experienced in the operations of textile equipment, to include Jaeger looms and other weaving loom equipment (example: canister warpers).

Ability to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, bend, reach and move about the facility for 8 hours per day. Ability to lift 15 lbs. and push up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is below 90db in most areas.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.