Weaving Associate

Overview

Job Title: Weaving Associate

Reports to: Weaving Supervisor

Hours: 3:00PM-1:00AM

The Weaving Associate is responsible for operating and maintaining all equipment located in the weaving department including but not limited to:
Weaving Looms, Warpers, Blockers, Finish Ranges, Tie in Machines, Winders.

• Operate looms, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
• Monitor looms for quality defects during operations and ensure specifications are met.
• Doff looms.
• Creel cones of yarn
• Threads yarn through guides, needles, and rollers for processing
• Ties yarn splices at warp and creel changes
• Operate the finishing machine and make adjustments as needed.
• Monitor finishing machine for folds, and knots coming through.
• Repair fold in steam cabinet.
• Doff gaylord when needed in blocking or when full.
• Complete all production paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Operate blocker, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
• Make correct tape splices to remove defects in material.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Follow established procedures to maintain a clean and organized environment, including immediate work area, breakroom, and restrooms.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Attend all required employee meetings and trainings as scheduled by direct supervisor, management or administration.
• Maintain individual skills and keep up to date with latest production and production required concepts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

High School Diploma, GED, or formal vocational training

• Self-motivated and safety conscious
• Effective team member
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills

• Required to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The environment maintains an increased noise level.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Thursday, with the possibility of Voluntary/Mandatory overtime.
• Work schedules may shift in days and hours worked due to production demand.