3rd Shift Slasher Operator

JPS Composite Materials; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Life Insurance

401K with match

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Corporate Discounts

Bonus opportunities

Referral program

Sports sponsorship

Job summary

JPS Composite Materials in North Carolina is seeking a slasher operator to manufacture high-quality warps for weaving and other departments. You will mix sizing, set and adjust machines, and monitor the slashing process while handling and transporting beams and materials.

Maintain cleanliness, adhere to TPM and lockout/tagout protocols, and complete all records in our ISO AS9100 framework. Responsibilities include ensuring precise material usage, operating efficiently, and documenting activities

Qualifications

• Basic math abilities for calculating materials needed.
• General computer knowledge.
• Able to use material handling equipment (hoist, hand jack).
• Must pass slasher pre-hire test.
• Must be able to work in a tight, confined area without damaging yarn.

Responsibilities

• Produce the highest quality warps while operating efficiently.
• Mix size according to formula and ensure temperature and time requirements are met.
• Set machines, make adjustments as needed, and monitor the slashing process.
• Transport materials (e.g., beams) and maintain machine cleanliness at all times.
• Follow weekly TPM cleaning, audit schedule, and lock out tag out procedures.
• Complete all paperwork and use computer-based information systems; maintain records per AS9100.

Skills

Math skills

Computer literacy

Material handling

Pre-hire test

Work in tight spaces

Job description

The slasher operator is a customer of warping and supplier to the weaving and entering departments. The operator is responsible for producing the highest quality warps, while running efficiently. He/she will mix size according to formula while also making sure that temperature and time requirements have been met. He/she will set machines, make adjustments when need, and monitor the machine throughout the slashing process and also handle and transport materials (e.g., beams). Slasher operator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of his/her machine at all times, following weekly TPM cleaning and audit schedule, and using the lock out tag out program. He/she will complete all paperwork and computer-based information systems. Maintain all records according to ISO *AS9100 standards.

Requirements

• Basic math abilities for calculating materials needed
• General computer knowledge
• Able to use material handling equipment (hoist, hand jack)
• Must pass slasher pre-hire test
• 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