Weaving Associate

Job Title: Weaving Associate

Reports to: Weaving Supervisor

Hours: 3:00PM-1:00AM

SUMMARY

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, GED, or formal vocational training

RECOMMENDED SKILLS

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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.