1st Shift Machine Operator NO WEEKENDS

Overview

Crescent Textile Solutions is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of yarn, roving, batting, and knitted fabric. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Crescent has provided natural and synthetic yarns to the textile industry for over 100 years. We produce textiles using fibers such as wool, alpaca, angora, buffalo, nylon, acrylic, and polyester, as well as many specialty blends.

Using a woolen spun system, we convert these fibers into yarns and also produce roving and batting for large-scale industrial manufacturing. Our finished yarn is sold to retailers and clothing companies, and we manufacture specialty knitted fabrics for safety, apparel, and sporting goods markets. Crescent Textile Solutions is a business unit of Miller Waste Mills, Inc., dba RTP Company, a global compo under of custom engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

This machine operating position requires mechanical thinking and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Those with previous machine operation/setup experience are encouraged to apply.

Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Note:

The original description includes information about the role responsibilities; this section reflects the operational focus described in the posting.

• Must be dependable with excellent attendance
• Must be self-directed with a strong work ethic
• Must work well with others and have a positive attitude
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Previous experience with circular knitting machines a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Good basic math skills
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

• HS degree or GED preferred
• Past manufacturing experience preferred

• Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, crouching and lifting up to 60 lbs
• Continual walking in a relatively confined area is required
• Frequent standing at floor level and above floor level on equipment
• Coordination of skills performed at heights no greater than three feet
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (up to 90º
  
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• Good vision is required, 20/20 or corrected to 20/20
• Frequent and continuous use of hands and arms
• Employees with sensitivities to dust may be exposed to airborne dust, silk and synthetic fibers; wearing a mask to help filter airborne fiber is encouraged

EOE, including disability/veterans;
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.