Loom Mechanic

ADP, Inc.; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Quakertown, PA seeks a Loom Mechanic to set up looms, perform preventive maintenance, and adjust settings to meet fabric requirements. The role emphasizes quality compliance and safe operation within the production plant.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and strong English language skills, with the ability to follow job sheets and collaborate with a team on daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrates strong English reading and writing skills.
• Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly.
• Uses critical thinking to evaluate problems and propose solutions.
• Verbal communication with team and supervisors

Responsibilities

• Set up loom per specific job sheet.
• Perform preventive maintenance on looms.
• Adjust loom settings to meet fabric requirements.
• Prepare startup samples for quality inspection.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and store equipment properly.
• Inspect looms for issues affecting fabric quality.
• Support AS9100 quality system documentation and audits
• Communicate with supervisors about loom set up issues.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Cultural awareness

English language

Active listening

Critical thinking

Speaking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Loom Mechanic

Manual Labor Quakertown, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1089

Job Description

Fixer / Mechanic – This position sets up the loom and maintains the working order of the loom, this position is located in the Production Plant.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Tasks and Work Activities

• Set up loom per specific job sheet
• Perform required preventive maintenance on looms
• Adjust loom settings to achieve fabric requirements outlined on job sheet
• Prepared start up sample for quality inspection
• Make sure all yarn, loom parts and various equipment are put away when not in use
• Check looms for any issues or items that may affect fabric quality
• Ensure quality requirements are being met, both for specific job as well as AS9100 quality requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
• Support and provide input to the AS9100 quality system through document development and revisions and support audits both internal and external
• Perform visual inspections of work area and finished set up.
• Communicating with Supervisors – Providing necessary information to supervisors regarding any issues regarding the set up or looms.
• Other duties as assigned
• Knowledge and Skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• English Language – Demonstrates oral and written comprehension and expression of the English language. Demonstrates reading comprehension with knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words; rules of composition, and grammar.
• Active listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Indoors – This position is located in the Production Plant.
• The typical work day is standing for long periods of time
• Employee must be able to bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Duration of a Typical Work Week – This position is a four (4) day work week consisting of ten (10) hours per day.

Work Styles

• Importance of Being Accurate – This job requires a high level of accuracy with an attention to details. Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Integrity – Job requires being honest and ethical
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Independence – Job requires developing the ability to get things done with little or no supervision.
• Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges as assigned.
• Face-to-Face Discussions – This position requires face-to-face discussions with plant personnel., engineers, and supervisors
• Self-Control – Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.