Lead Textile Operator - 1st Shift

Textum; Belmont (NC); 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 in Belmont, NC, is seeking a Lead Machine Operator (1st Shift) to guide weaving production and ensure quality and on-time output. You will mentor team members, follow safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to read blueprints or instructions. This full-time role offers career growth and a supportive team in a drug-free, equal opportunity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math and measurement skills (fractions, decimals).

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE (steel-toe footwear, hearing protection) per policy.
• Operate production equipment safely to meet quality goals.
• Produce assigned products following written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Set up equipment according to specs and safety guidelines.
• Conduct in-process inspections and document findings.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe work area and return tools.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Report discrepancies, malfunctions, safety concerns, and injuries to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Textum OPCO, LLC in Belmont, NC, is seeking a Lead Machine Operator (1st Shift) to guide weaving production and ensure quality and on-time output. You will mentor team members, follow safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to read blueprints or instructions. This full-time role offers career growth and a supportive team in a drug-free, equal opportunity