1st Shift Maintenance Technician

JPS Composite Materials

Statesville (NC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with company match

Flexible Spending Account / Health SAV

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate Discount Program

Job summary

JPS Composite Materials is seeking a Prep Maintenance Technician / Operator to maintain and repair textile machinery including Warping, Twisting and Slashing equipment. The role involves operating Twisting frames, ensuring quality and efficiency, and performing on-call emergency repairs as needed.

The PMT/O will participate in equipment installation and upgrades, maintain TPM records, and follow ISO standards.

Qualifications

Experience in industrial maintenance and repair of textile machinery.
Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex equipment.
Maintain records and adhere to ISO standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair Warping, Twisting and Slashing equipment.
Operate Twisting frames and ensure machine quality and efficiency.
On-call for emergency repairs; assist with new equipment installations and upgrades.
Maintain TPM records and complete paperwork per ISO standards.
Inspect for defective bobbins and repack creel yarns as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Equipment operation

ISO standards knowledge

Tools

Delta 110 Draw-in

Job description

The 'Prep Maintenance Technician / Operator' (herein referred to as 'PMT/O') is responsible for the mechanical maintenance or repair of the Warping, Twisting, and Slashing equipment. Additionally, the PMT/O will operate and maintain the Twisting frames and perform maintenance to ensure quality and efficiency of the machine. The PMT/O's will assess maintenance problems and attain the necessary resources for the effective repair of machinery and equipment. In addition, PMT/Os will be on call for any emergency repairs which cannot be handled by the PMT/O. TPM assignments will be completed and high grades and/or scores will be maintained on all equipment. The PMT/O will assist in the installation of any new equipment and upgrades on existing equipment, as needed. PMT/O's will maintain records on repairs and follow all ISO standards as directed by management. While working safely, the PMT/O will patrol twister frames, while carrying out the twisting and plying procedures as well as placing specifications on the twisting frames and verifying the quality of the product in the event of machine failure. The PMT/O will also inspect for defective bobbins and repacking creel yarns into boxes using the proper handling methods. They will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their machine at all times, follow weekly TPM cleaning audit schedule. The PMT/O will complete all paperwork and maintain all related records according to ISO standards. The PMT/O may be asked to work in Warping/Creeling, as needed. PMT/O may be expected to perform maintenance on the Delta 110 Draw-in machine. Other duties as assigned.

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