Loom Maintenance Mechanic

BGF Industries, Inc; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries, Inc in Cheraw, South Carolina is looking for a skilled technician to repair looms and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. Responsibilities include patrolling looms for issues, starting new creels, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, previous weaving experience, and must have completed the requirements for an industrial truck license. Physical stamina is required as you will be standing for extended periods and lifting heavy parts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous qualification as a weaver.
• Completed requirements for industrial truck license.
• Scored at least in the 50th percentile on the Bennett's Mechanical Comprehension Test.

Responsibilities

• Repairs looms as flagged by weaver or inspector.
• Patrols looms to detect problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Starts up new creels.
• Enters repair data into LDMS system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Repairs mechanical malfunctions on flagged looms, starts up new creels and performs scheduled preventive maintenance work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs looms as flagged by weaver or inspector.
• Patrols looms to detect problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Starts up new creels.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Performs weaver job when required.
• Performs rapier head inspections.
• Performs feathered edge checks.
• Checks and replaces rapier cutters as needed.
• Performs hot melt unit checks.
• Enter repair and set‑up data into LDMS system.
• Responsible for general housekeeping in the assigned area.
• Observes all plant and company safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Plant Manager, Supervisor or Process Engineer.

Essential functions are designated with an asterisk in the Job Responsibilities Section.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma as defined by company policy or GED.
• Previous qualification as a weaver.
• Successfully completed requirements for industrial truck license.
• Scored at least in the 50th percentile on the Bennett's Mechanical Comprehension Test.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY RISK REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent contact with carbon, fly, binder, size, oil, safety solvent, greases, oils, etc.
• May be required to wear eye protection, gloves, protective clothing in performance of certain tasks.
• Annual audiogram or as required by Company policy.
• Hearing protection as required in posted areas in the plant.
• Must follow all safety rules including but not limited to lockout/tagout, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

STANDING: 7-8 hours per 8 hour shift on concrete floor.

SITTING: As required to perform maintenance on lower level of machine (depends on nature of problems and may be up to 6 hours/8 hour shift).

MOVING: Randomly investigates problems of looms, patrols loom operation on assigned set approximately 8 times per 8 hour shift, correcting malfunctions. Moves between machines spaced as close as 18\" apart. Secures, transports disassembled/replacement loom parts.

CLIMBING: As required to reach upper levels of weaving machine, using stepladder.

LIFTING: Lifting disassembled/replacement loom parts weighing up to 80 pounds (Assistance required for lifting over 50 lbs.). Lifting is done randomly.

PUSHING/PULLING: Pushing/Pulling to transport tools/equipment carts to loom. Align/reinstall machine parts, may require 2 people. Must be able to requisition/transport supply parts from supply area (carts available).

REACHING: Must be able to reach through 3 body zones all around body. Secures tools to reach small enclosed loom areas to service a loom.

VISUAL ACUITY: Minimum 20/40 corrected distance and 20/30 corrected near vision.

BENDING/STOOPING: Bend approx. 75-100 times per shift. Squat to floor level approx. 15-20 times per shift. May require lying on floor to work beneath loom.

HEARING & SPEAKING: As needed to communicate.

OTHER: Align and reinstall machine parts, may require 2 people on some jobs.