Dornier Weaver

TenCate Protective Fabrics; Zebulon (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

TenCate Protective Fabrics is seeking a full-time Loom Operator in Zebulon, GA to weave yarn into fabric and monitor looms. The role involves hourly QC checks, recording results in the Porini System, and performing basic loom repairs.

You will follow a defined weaver’s cycle and ensure safe operation in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work as part of a team in a

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for monitoring looms and recording QC results.
• Strong communication is required to coordinate with team and report issues.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production setting.
• Team collaboration is important in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivation and reliability are valued in shift work.
• Basic technical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting looms.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned looms to weave yarn into cloth and monitors performance.
• Performs hourly quality checks and records results in the Porini System using QC codes.
• Monitors looms and follows the weaver’s cycle for repairs.
• Performs loom repair tasks using weaving tools and accurate threading.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Prioritization Skills

Teamwork

Self-Motivated

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates assigned looms to weave yarn into cloth by walking around their area and monitoring the looms.
• Performs quality checks hourly and records results in the Porini System using QC codes found on the front of each loom.
• Monitors looms and makes repairs by following defined weaver’s cycle (back – front – back – front – back – front……)
• Using a weaver's knot, ties a piece of yarn to the broken end and threads yarn through drop wires, heddles eyes, and reed dents to repair warp breaks, using reed hook.
• Examines looms to determine cause of loom stoppage, such as warp, filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects by observing lights on loom.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Follows all safety rules to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Prioritization Skills
• Teamwork
• Self-Motivated
• Technical Skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The candidate is frequently exposed to noise, dust and some chemicals, and moving mechanical parts requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection and safety-toe footwear.

Physical Demands

The candidate must have good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity. While performing the duties of this job, the candidate is regularly required to talk, walk at a brisk pace, stand for extended periods of time, and hear. The candidate will be required to reach out and overhead with hands and arms, bend, lean, stoop, kneel, step up/down steps frequently, and occasionally lift up to 50 Ibs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include color vision, close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are determined by shift. Weekends and overtime may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires little to no travel.

Required Education And Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Certificate preferred.

AAP/EEO Statement

TenCate Protective Fabrics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and demotion.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.