2nd Shift Intermediate Machine Operator (Slashing)

JPS Composite Materials; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company provided life insurance and ST

401K with company match

Flex Spending Account / Health Savings

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate Discount Program

Opportunities to thrive within the co.

Quarterly Bonus opportunities

Referral and Retention Bonuses

Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic

And more as listed

Job summary

JPS Composite Materials, headquartered in Anderson, SC, seeks a Slasher Operator to run the slasher line with supervision, ensuring proper speed, tension, and yarn integrity. You will support setup at creel runout, monitor for breaks, and complete required paperwork as part of daily operations.

Responsibilities include weaving-related prep, size mixing, machine adjustments, beam handling, TPM, and maintaining ISO AS9100 documentation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years machine operating experience.
• Basic math abilities for calculating materials needed.
• General computer knowledge.
• Able to use material handling equipment (hoist, hand jack).
• Must be able to work in a tight, confined area without damaging yarn.

Responsibilities

• Warp supplier for weave and entering processes.
• Mixing sizes according to formulas.
• Set machines, make adjustments, and monitor the process.
• Transport, doff, lease, and start new beams.
• TPM and cleaning of all machines.
• Maintain all records according to ISO AS9100 standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Math skills

General computer knowledge

Material handling equipment

Job description

Slasher Operator will work with the assistant, under the direct supervision of the shift support and in full cooperation with all associates, working together; will be responsible for the overall operation of the Slasher. Perform set up procedures at creel run out, load section and set into creel, maintain correct speed and tension on slasher, observe front of slasher of breaks, lost ends or yard defects, stop machine repair breaks and glue lost ends, maintain selvages of warp, complete necessary paperwork, as required, maintain general housekeeping of area.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Warp supplier for weave and entering processes
• Mixing sizes according to formulas
• Set machines, make adjustments, and monitor the process
• Transport, doff, lease, and start new beams
• TPM and cleaning of all machines
• Maintain all records according to ISO AS9100 standards

Job Specifications

• 1-3 years machine operating experience
• Basic math abilities for calculating materials needed
• General computer knowledge
• Able to use material handling equipment (hoist, hand jack)
• 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