1st Shift Machine Technician

Reasors Food Stores; Two Rivers (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Textile Solutions, a longstanding woolen-spun yarn manufacturer in Two Rivers, WI, is seeking a dependable production associate. You will operate circular knitting machinery, maintain safety, and uphold quality on a 5:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule.

Join a legacy of textile innovation under RTP Company and work in a full‑time, on‑site plant. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS degree or GED preferred.
• Past manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience with circular knitting machines is a plus.

Skills

Dependable

Excellent attendance

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Mechanical inclination

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

English literacy

Education

HS degree or GED preferred

Job description

• Location 1016 School Street,Two Rivers, WI, 54241,United States
• Job Category Production
• Employee Type FT Hourly-Non Exempt

Description

Crescent Textile Solutions is a manufacturer of woolen-spun yarns located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in beautiful Two Rivers, WI. Crescent has provided the best natural and synthetic yarns to the textile industry for almost 100 years. Crescent Textile Solutions converts fibers into yarns sold to manufacturers of knitted and woven products. The textile operations performed by Crescent Textile Solutions include blending, carding, spinning, winding, doubling, and twisting. In addition, Crescent’s wholly owned subsidiary, Owen Glove Lining, manufactures knitted fleece linings for the safety, apparel and sporting goods industries. Fibers converted into yarns by Crescent Textile Solutions include wool, alpaca, angora, nylon, acrylic, polyester, Nomex, Kevlar and Kanecaron modacrylic. Our technical staff regularly participate in the research and development efforts of our customers to understand their needs and provide guidance in making material recommendations. Crescent Textile Solutions is the recognized industry leader in innovative new blends.

Crescent Textile Solutions is a business unit of Miller Waste Mills, Inc., dba RTP Company. RTP Company is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

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

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Must be dependable with excellent attendance
• Must be self-directed with a strong work ethic
• Must work well with others and has 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

Education and Experience

• HS degree or GED preferred
• Past manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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 extremes (90º F) in temperature
• 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 and are encouraged to wear a mask to help filter out airborne fiber.

Summary

EOE, including disability/vets; 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.