3rd Shift Senior Operator-Finishing Range

JPS Composite Materials; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Incentive Plans

Job summary

JPS Composite Materials, based in Anderson, SC, seeks a dedicated operator to run and monitor weaving and finishing equipment, ensuring smooth daily production. You will support maintenance checks, assist in training, and escalate issues to the Production Supervisor to maintain safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety programs, and participation in daily meetings and reporting. Candidates should be comfortable with shift routines and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial weaving/processing equipment.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance checks.
• Willingness to escalate issues to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment / machines in prep, weave, finishing, cloth, or other areas to support plant processes.
• Perform periodic checks on equipment and troubleshoot problems.
• Serve as SME in department and escalate issues to Production Supervisor.
• Assist Production Supervisor/Manager with tours and interviews in the area.
• Be a point-person for day-to-day machine issues and training coordination.
• Contribute to daily scheduling and required reporting.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Training & coaching

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Operate equipment / machines in Prep, Weave, Finishing, Cloth or other areas to aid in plant processes, and perform routine maintenance checks, may also operate, monitor and maintain highly technical weaving looms to manufacture woven fabrics and materials, drive fork truck, as needed

Perform periodic checks on equipment and solve problems as detected

Serve as subject matter expert in their department from an operational / process standpoint and **escalate** any potential issues or process improvements to Production Supervisor

Serve as a positive example to peers in safety program adherence and cross-training efforts

Assist the Production Supervisor or Manager with JPS Hourly Interview Process in tours of the working area prior to their interview with the Production Manager

Serve as point-person on day-to-day machine issues or process questions, in addition to the Supervisor, On The Job Trainer and Training Coordinator

May run or assist the Production Supervisor with projects or special assignments related to their department or area

Serve as key hourly employee in running a fluid, daily operation and participate in all team/local meetings or required reporting, according to standards

Effectively engage new hires so they feel welcomed to the department, and **escalate** any performance or behavior issues to the Production Supervisor so they can address concerns

Assist in daily scheduling or managing appropriate jobs are run, in the absence of the Production Supervisor

Participate in required training and development as needed

Participate in root cause corrective action process, and safety incidents as needed and ensure that business is conducted at the highest level of integrity

Support Safety and Human Resource initiatives across the business (diversity and inclusion, turnover/retention initiatives, performance reviews, engagement)

Maintain and build trusted relationships with team members, peers, and stakeholders

Other duties as assigned:

Benefits

JPS Composite Materials is the most trusted North American composite manufacturer in the Aerospace and Industrial Markets and our Values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment hold us accountable to who we are as a company. Part of our Mission Statement is creating a positive company culture. Much of that starts with how we treat our people! Here is a sample of our current employee benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision with wellness incentives
• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• Critical care, telehealth, FSA/HSA and Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company match
• 5K annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Incentive Plans (for hourly and salaried employees) and referral bonuses
• Paid holidays, 1st year vacation and sick leave, and employee discounts
• Multiple recognition programs and engagement/appreciation events