Day-Shift Textile Machine Operator I

Faraday; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brickle Group in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a Machine Operator I to set up, run, and change over textile machines with emphasis on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The role includes inspecting goods and documenting results.

Working hours are 6am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with pay between $20 and $24 per hour. Previous manufacturing or textile experience is preferred and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing experience required.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of textile industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, including Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and use of PPE (hearing, eye protection, safety shoes).
• Operate at least one textile machine independently.
• Set up, run, change-over and clean assigned equipment.
• Keep machine in good working condition through proper cleaning.
• Maintain neat work area according to 5S Standards.
• Make minor machine adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Complete work within production timeframes.
• Monitor metal detectors and remove needles from material as needed.
• Understand components of trained machines and document operations.
• Review job documentation before starting and ask Supervisor if unsure.
• Document work clearly in Tulip, POUT, Job Packet and hour-by-hour charts.
• Communicate with Supervisors about issues and provide status updates.
• Identify quality issues inbound and from operations.

Skills

Operate machines

English communication

Forklift certified

Basic math

Overtime flexibility

Punctuality

Tools

Tulip

POUT

Job description

The Brickle Group in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a Machine Operator I to set up, run, and change over textile machines with emphasis on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The role includes inspecting goods and documenting results.

Working hours are 6am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with pay between $20 and $24 per hour. Previous manufacturing or textile experience is preferred and overtime may be required.