DRAW-IN MACHINE OPERATOR

bur1003bur; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

bur1003bur in North Carolina is seeking a loom operator with Barber-Coleman experience to oversee draw-in and pattern process. You will manage warp preparation, monitor pattern chains, and ensure quality during loading and unloading.

The role requires basic math, a high school diploma or equivalent, and an industrial truck license, with preferred weaving or electronics background. On-site position with strict safety standards and routine PMs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Industrial truck license and computer knowledge.
• Qualified Barber-Coleman helper; computer knowledge.
• Preferred: weaving background or electronic background.

Responsibilities

• Check machine for possible mechanical malfunctions.
• Lubricate machine regularly to help achieve optimum efficiency.
• Prepare warp to be drawn.
• Read pattern chains and repair stops as necessary.
• Cut new pattern chain if necessary.
• Quality check during unloading and after pattern completes.
• Perform PM on head drives as required.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in department safety program.
• Other functions as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Industrial truck license

Weaving background

Electronic background

Computer knowledge

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Barber-Coleman draw-in machine

Reed hook

Tape measure

Calculator

Pliers

Job description

• (X) STANDING 11 hours on concrete floor
• (X) SITTING 1 hour for breaks and personal time
• (X) MOVING (SELF) Up and down throughout entire shift moving separation rods between heddles to finish cycle of machine.
• (X) CLIMBING Up and down ladder approx. 48 times/shift.
• (X) MOVING (MATERIALS) Pushes 1,500-2,000 lbs. on wheels 5 times/shift 400 ft. (2 men required)
• (X) HEARING / SPEAKING Must be able to hear prontow alarm from a distance of 10’, ability to hear and speak to dept. personnel-job related duties
• (X) REACHING Must be able to reach approx. 40" (H) repeatedly throughout shift.
• (X) VISUAL ACUITY Must be able to read normal print. Must be able to any quality problems with pattern. Distinguish colors. Must meet vision requirements for industrial licensure.
• (X) BENDING / STOOPING Bend over warp to check lease 5 times/shift. 30" above floor level
• (X) OTHER Fingering: Must be able to feed heddles as warp is being drawn.

Safety Requirements

Wear safety glasses when cutting out a bad heddle/dropwire. Hearing protection in designated areas. Shoes must cover entire foot, heel to toe. No jewelry, hair below shoulders must be pulled back and pinned up. Do not blow off clothes with air hose.

Education & Experience Prerequisites

MANDATORY: High school graduate or equivalent. Basic math. Industrial truck license. Qualified Barber-Coleman helper, computer knowledge

PREFERRED: Weaving background, electronic background.

Other Requirements

Must be able to work assigned schedule and shift with minimal absences. Must be able to tolerate non-toxic odors.

Machine, Tools & Equipment

Barber-Coleman draw-in machine, reed hook, tape measure, scissors, calculator, tools such as pliers, wrenches, allen wrenches, screwdrivers, computer diskettes, printer, harness truck

Materials Used

Heddles, dropwires, steel harness ribs, oils, various deniers of synthetic yarn, etc.

Supervision Received

Immediate supervisor – works with minimum amount of supervision.

Direction Exercised

Directs machine helpers as to the amount and kind of material needed.

Working Procedures

1. Checks machine for possible mechanical malfunctions.
2. Lubricates machine regularly to help achieve optimum efficiency.
3. Prepare warp to be drawn.
4. Read pattern chains and repair stops as necessary. Cut new pattern chain if necessary.
5. When pattern complete, check for quality and assist in unloading machine.
6. Performs P.M. on machines as required by P.M. program on head drives.
7. Observes safety precautions as established by the department and participates in department safety program.
8. OTHER FUNCTIONS THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED.