FINISH MACHINE MAT. HANDLER - 1st shift - $17.02 - $16.40

Valdese Weavers; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdese Weavers is seeking a Finishing operator to apply proper finishes to cloth and maintain equipment per ISO 9001 standards. The role includes chemical weighing, mixing, and maintaining finish lines, with attention to safety and housekeeping.

The position requires basic math and reading skills, ability to lift moderately, and experience with tenter frames or related finishing equipment. Training on 5S and safety protocols will be provided.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Medium lifting required.
• Ability to weigh and mix chemicals by percentages.
• Ability to use a computer for tracking of fabric by process.

Responsibilities

• Apply finish to cloth according to work instructions and ISO 9001 standards.
• Keep blades free from strings and foreign objects; maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Change waste latex and waste water barrels when full; recycle waste latex.
• Mix chemicals for wash processes and keep tanks filled; line up buggies of cloth for finish.
• Maintain 5S standards and report safety hazards immediately.
• PPE: Safety belt/harness when using PIT; follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Weigh and mix chemicals by percentages

Computer-based fabric tracking

Tenter frame operation experience

Tools

Maintenance tools

Wrenches

Screwdriver

Pliers

PIT safety equipment

Job description

DEPARTMENT: FinishingREPORTS TO: Department Manager/SupervisorFLSA: Hourly-Non ExemptJob Summary: Apply the proper finish to clothTools used: Assorted maintenance tools, wrenches, screwdriver, pliers, etc.Essential Functions: Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards:Apply proper finish to cloth.Keep the blade free from strings or other foreign objects.Change waste latex and waste water barrels when full.Clean or replace scotchgard tips and filters when necessary.Check on scotchgard tips to make sure they are spraying correctly.Pin cloth correctly.Keep the foamer clean and the soap tank filled to the proper level.Flush out the latex pump, latex lines, scotchgard pump and lines at the end of the shift.Clean out the inside of the dryer daily and/or weekly as requested by the supervisor.Mix scotchgard formulas and keep tanks filled.Give relief breaks to the exit-end operator and coater operator.Recycle waste latex.Mix chemicals for the different wash processes.Clean areas around machines.Line up buggies of cloth for finish.Safety:Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.Maintain 5 S StandardsReport all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.PPE Required: Safety belt/harness when using PIT..Qualifications:Basic reading, writing, and math skills.Medium lifting required.Tenter frame operating experience preferred.Ability to weigh and mix chemicals by percentages.Ability to use a computer for tracking of fabric by process.