Loom Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Phillips Staffing; Williamston (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Staffing in Anderson, SC is seeking a Loom Maintenance Technician for a leading manufacturer. The LMT will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain weaving equipment in the loom area to support continuous production.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and several years of weaving or Dornier loom experience, plus CPR/first aid and forklift certifications. The role includes 3rd shift leadership and offers long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 5+ years in weaving manufacturing; Dornier loom experience preferred.
• Experience using mechanical and electrical testing equipment.
• 8+ years in related job with strong performance references as alternative.
• Must certify as first aid/CPR and be ready to respond.
• Must have forklift and low-lift truck certification.
• Able to perform basic math.
• Able to work in tight spaces and on platforms.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety procedures and report hazards.
• Act as shift leader on the assigned shift.
• Train loom personnel and complete required documentation.
• Provide specialized maintenance to install, maintain and repair weaving equipment.
• Diagnose problems and return equipment to production promptly.
• Provide emergency repairs to keep production running.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Follow PM programs.
• Identify defective material and escalate as needed.
• Set up machinery according to specifications.
• Understand equipment capabilities and performance expectations.

Skills

Weaving experience

Loom maintenance

Forklift certification

First aid CPR

Math skills

Electrical testing

Mechanical skills

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are seeking a Loom Maintenance Technician for a leading manufacturer in Anderson, SC that provides opportunities for long-term career growth! The Loom Maintenance Technician (LMT) is the principal loom operator responsible for performing highly diversified duties; installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production equipment in the weaving area

Responsibilities

• Observe safety and security procedures by constantly inspecting area for hazards, correcting, and resolving safety issues within their control, reporting unsafe conditions, using equipment and materials properly and actively participating in safety initiatives.
• Act as shift leader on assigned shift.
• Train and retrain employees assigned to the looms, complete necessary training documentation (no additional instructor add-on rate since this is a requirement of the role).
• Provide specialized maintenance duties to install, maintain and repair weaving equipment.
• Diagnose problems, troubleshoot the process, replace or repair parts, test and make necessary adjustments to ensure equipment remains in production or returned to production as quickly as possible.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment and timely return of equipment back into production.
• Read and interpret; equipment manuals, technical documentation and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Establish and/or follow PM programs.
• Detect defective material and take immediate corrective steps to eliminate problems within your scope of responsibility or report items outside the scope of your responsibility to the appropriate manager as soon as possible to ensure timely resolution.
• Complete assignments accurately and thoroughly while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Prepare and set-up machinery according to process and product specifications.
• Understands equipment capabilities, equipment production expectations and equipment performance expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer minimum of 5 years of experience in related weaving manufacturing environment (special consideration will be given to individuals with related Dornier loom maintenance and weaving experience)
• Experience using mechanical and electrical testing equipment
• For absence of education and work experience requirements, would consider candidates with 8+ years of experience in a related job or industry with documented successful performance recommendation
• Must be willing and able to certify as first aid/CPR first responder and once certified, be a first responder to supply first aid/CPR treatment as necessary.
• Must have forklift and low-lift truck certification
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics
• Fine finger movement necessary to work with yarns, knobs, controls.
• Ability to work in tight spaces, on platforms, and remain in awkward positions when performing set-up or certain tasks. Must reach, twist, bend, push, pull, stoop.

Shift Schedule

3rd shift, M-F, 12am-8am, but will be training on 1st shift, M-F, 8am-4pm for a few months

Pay Rate

$26.15