Machine Operator - 2nd shift - $19.20 up to $20.82

VALDESE WEAVERS LLC; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdese Weavers LLC in Valdese, NC, seeks a Slasher Operator to keep the slasher running and supply warps for the weaving process.

Operate at the assigned speed, help creel, and maintain correct warp tension. This hourly, non-exempt role requires good communication and the ability to report issues to supervision. Overtime may be required; benefits accompany a stable ESOP environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Experience as a Machine Operator Assistant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate slasher at assigned speed.
• Assist creel slasher, count, and lay ends in comb.
• Lease and doff warps; tag for identification.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

Machine Operator Assistant

Job description

Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, is a renowned and respected textile mill located in Valdese, NC. With over 100 years of experience, we manufacture residential and contract textiles, persevering through challenging economic times. We take tremendous pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Valdese Weavers offers a positive, productive, and progressive environment, along with excellent benefits.DEPARTMENT: SlashingREPORTS TO: Department SupervisorFLSA: Hourly - Non ExemptEST./REVISED: 02/14/2023Pay Rate: $19.20Shift Premium & Attendance Bonus: $20.82Job Summary: Keep slasher running to provide the warps needed for the weaving process.Essential Functions:Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards:Operate slasher at assigned speed.Help creel slasher count and lay ends in comb.Lease and doff warps. Tag for identification.Report stops, bad warps, and yarn problems to the supervisor.Doff warps short on breakouts.Keep correct or assigned tension on warps.Get tails at first, middle, and end of each warp and match shade changes.Check size for correct percentage of solids.Maintain personal work habits, which meet the demands and stresses of the job.Meet deadlines and production quotas.Get along with co-workers.Follow instructions.Work scheduled overtime.Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.Clean size kettles at the end of week or on formula changes.Dump old size and clean filters every twenty-four (24) hours.Maintain housekeeping and keep waste in assigned areas.Blow off slasher and motors each week on stop off.Keep overhead blown off as needed.Assist in cleaning beam storage areas as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Safety:Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazardsQualifications:Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.Basic reading, writing and math skillsExperience as a Machine Operator Assistant.