Weaver / Machine Operator - (3rd Shift)

Description:

Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring a Weaver / Machine Operator for its textile manufacturing operation.

Location: Belmont, NC

Schedule: Full-time - 3rd shift available

We are looking for detail-oriented, dependable individuals to join our team as a 3rd Shift Weaver / Machine Operator. This is a hands-on production role where you'll operate and/ or support weaving machinery and processes, contribute to high-quality products, and work in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

At Textum we thrive on developing innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for our customers which help to advance their programs and push their technologies to the next level. We have unique expertise in developing textile solutions for extreme environments that we are leveraging for specialty composite production. The industries that we serve include aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure. Whether it's thermal protection systems for space vehicles, preforms for CMC components, or preforms and fabrics for carbon-carbon processing, we have the experience and expertise to help ensure our customer's success both as a reinforcement provider and through delivery of finished parts.

Textum OPCO, LLC is a drug-free work environment.

Textum OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Details of Responsibilities:

Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy, including steel-toe footwear and hearing protection

Operates production equipment safely and efficiently to meet quality standards and support daily production goals

Produces assigned products following all written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions

Performs equipment setups according to machine specifications, product style requirements, and safety guidelines

Conducts routine in-process inspections and documents findings accurately

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area, including returning tools and materials to designated locations

Follows all established safety, quality, and production policies and procedures

Immediately reports product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and any personal injuries to management Requirements:

Education & Skills:

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience in an industrial or mechanical setting

Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions, safety notices, equipment labels, and simple correspondence in English

Ability to write simple correspondence

Comfortable communicating one-on-one with team members

Basic math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages

Ability to accurately read a tape measure, ruler, or other basic measuring tools

Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions

Good manual dexterity and physical coordination

Strong time-management, organization, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment

Physical Demands:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

Ability to bend, lift, stoop, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly

Ability to sit and stand as needed throughout the shift

Use of hands for handling materials and performing fine motor tasks

Ability to talk and hear in a production environment

Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Must be able to wear required PPE in designated areas

Must pass a drug screen

Work Environment:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

Elevated and variable noise levels; hearing protection required in all designated high-noise or equipment-operation areas

Fast-paced, safety-driven setting where adherence to lockout/tagout, machine-guarding, and PPE protocols is essential

Strong emphasis on situational awareness, safe work practices, and consistent quality standards

Who Thrives in This Role:

Individuals who enjoy hands-on, craft-based work

People with strong attention to detail

Fast learners who follow instructions well

Reliable team players with good communication skills

Those who take pride in producing quality work

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