Lead Textile Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

TEXTUM OPCO LLC; Bannock (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Textum OPCO, LLC is seeking a Lead Machine Operator for the 3rd shift in its textile manufacturing operation. You will lead team members operating weaving machinery, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and strong communication within the team. Candidates should be detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of following written and diagram-based instructions, with a focus on producing high-quality fabric and preforms for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience in an industrial or mechanical setting.
• Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions, safety notices, equipment labels, and simple correspondence in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Comfortable communicating one-on-one with team members.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to read measuring tools like tape measures or rulers.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.
• Good manual dexterity and physical coordination.
• Strong time-management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Wears required PPE (steel-toe footwear, hearing protection) per policy.
• Operates production equipment safely to meet quality standards and daily goals.
• Produces products following instructions and diagrams.
• Performs equipment setups according to specifications and safety guidelines.
• Conducts routine in-process inspections and documents findings.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follows all safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Reports discrepancies, malfunctions, safety concerns, and injuries to management.

Skills

Reading instructions

Writing simple correspondence

Team communication

Basic math

Measuring tools (tape/ruler)

Following instructions

Manual dexterity

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Textum OPCO, LLC is seeking a Lead Machine Operator for the 3rd shift in its textile manufacturing operation. You will lead team members operating weaving machinery, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and strong communication within the team. Candidates should be detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of following written and diagram-based instructions, with a focus on producing high-quality fabric and preforms for