1st Shift Entry Level Machine Operator -Warper

JPS Composite Materials; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Corporate discount program

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

JPS Composite Materials is seeking a warper operator to produce warp sections, manage yardage, and maintain equipment in a safe, efficient manner at our North Carolina facility. You will coordinate with production planning and creelers, perform tension checks, and ensure documentation aligns with ISO AS9100 standards.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to work in a confined space without damaging yarn.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years experience required or preferred.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate warper to produce a section set of warps according to yardage chart.
• Perform tension checks and maintain warp and creel equipment.
• Record data and production reporting daily; follow TPM cleaning schedule.

Skills

0-3 yrs exp

Basic computer skills

Job description

While working safely, the warper operator will produce a section set of warps. They will refer to the warper yardage chart to determine the number of yards and number of section beams to produce according to the style, width, and pattern. After creel is hung the operator will add, cut, blend in ends, and thread the eye board. Pull over and start the new creel. Perform tension checks, check section beam hardness. Select swing combs, as needed, according to end count. Record warper data and production reporting daily using the warper down time codes. Clean section beams, warper and follow the TPM cleaning and audit schedule. Doffing the warper and help with hanging the new creel. Will have open communication with production planning and creelers. Warper Operators must also be knowledgeable of creeler duties. Maintain all records according to ISO AS9100 standards.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 0-3 years experience
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work in a tight, confined area without damaging yarn

JPS Composite Materials (JPS, www.jpscm.com) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. The company’s materials are found in a multitude of composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles as well as electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience in our markets and is the primary supplier of these products in North America. The corporate headquarters are in Anderson, SC with manufacturing facilities located in North and South Carolina.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Corporate Discount Program
• Opportunities to thrive within the company
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Referral and Retention Bonuses
• Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches