Beaming Operator

The Lycra Company; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The LYCRA Company in Waynesboro, VA is hiring a Beaming Operator to drive and own the production in the beaming area. The role requires operating warpers, creeling, and related OAM tasks, with 12-hour day shifts, including weekends and holidays.

You should be motivated, able to multi-task, and collaborate in a safety‑conscious manufacturing environment. The position involves equipment start-up/shut down, quality checks, and continuous improvement participation.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be able to multi-task while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and capabilities in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be willing to work 12-hour day shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage beaming production in the beaming area.
• Be responsible for warpers, creeling, and basic maintenance-related tasks (OAM).
• Support machine checks, start-up and shutdown of equipment, and ensure yarn quality.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to work 12‑hour shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Beaming Operator

Full Time Operative - Operator WAYNESBORO, VA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1426

Salary Range: $20.59 To $22.63 Hourly

The LYCRA Company is a premier supplier of differentiated fiber products from a global manufacturing base with assets in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore.

Our Apparel business works with leading consumer brands, retailers and fabric mills all over the world to leverage our innovative ingredient brand fibers including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, THERMOLITE® fabric, SUPPLEX® fabric and TACTEL® fiber. The LYCRA Company is a leading supplier in the global apparel markets including ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, outdoor and career apparel.

Location: Waynesboro, VA, USA

The Beaming Operator positions encompasses driving and owning the production in our beaming area. The employee in this role must:

• Be motivated and able to multi-task
• Collaborate and demonstrate teamwork continuously and with multiple capabilities
• Safely and responsibly run warpers, creeling, and performing OAM tasks related to basic maintenance of the warper

A Day in the Life Typically Includes:

• 12-hour daytime shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to a high standard of Environmental, Health and Safety practices
• Active participation in improvement initiatives around productivity and quality
• Being open and active to learning and growing your awareness of the company’s business philosophy
• Completing tasks with minimal supervision
• Teamwork, collaboration and adaptability to changing work environment and business needs
• Managing the warpers and associated equipment
• Providing support to the area for machine checks, start-up and shut down of equipment, checking quality of yarn, product release, and disposition
• Adjusting/repairing/changing essential machine components

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Willing and able to work 12-hour shifts (day based) which include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary
• Willing and able to work in a manufacturing plant setting

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 7 days a week
• Must pass a physical abilities test

The ability to:

• sit, stand (up to 5 hours), walk (up to 4 hours), bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level
• work in elevated places
• work in a noisy environment
• frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• frequently push/pull up to 100 pounds
• frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 20 pounds
• See very fine thread lines, and gauge depth perception

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.