Machine Operator lll

Applied Textiles, Inc.; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Machine Operator III to join the team in Graham, North Carolina. This full-time position requires expertise in machine operation, adherence to detailed procedures, and the ability to monitor production quality. Responsibilities include starting/stopping machines, chemical mixing, and ensuring safety standards are met. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid vacation. Applicants must reliably commute to the Graham location.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machine designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed procedures.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop the machine based on production needs.
• Read FAS Process Specs for proper machine settings.
• Mix chemicals per recipe requirements.
• Operate the machine to verify specification requirements.
• Monitor equipment chemical levels to prevent downtime.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Ability to monitor machine operation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in FAS/Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Textiles is looking for a Machine Operator in the Finishing Department to join the 1st shift team (4a-12 or 6a-2p).

Why you should work for Applied Textiles:

• Great benefits package that includes medical coverage, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Room for Advancement – The Applied Company culture is about engaging as high-performance work teams in a safe, clean environment.

The primary role of Machine Operator I is to perform a variety of duties by applying value-added processing technologies and performing related measurements to ensure quality processing standards are met. Machine Operator III is qualified to operate 4 areas independently while meeting daily production goals.

• Starts the machine and stops it when a specific amount of product has been produced.
• Navigates in FAS for Finishing to load and unload Batch Id’s for processing.
• Scan’s Batch Id’s into Titan Program
• Reads FAS Process Specs for proper machine settings and chemical mix requirements.
• Complies with production schedule for staged A-frames and properly identifies batch IDs for sew-ins
• Mixes Chemicals in the order of the FAS recipe and volume quantity requirements.
• Properly threads fabric through the machine’s guides and rollers per processing spec requirements for impregnations, back coatings, and powder coat applications.
• Operates the machine for a test run to verify spec requirements for the chemical add‑on and records data on the daily production logs.
• Monitors and verifies that equipment (tanks, troughs, hoppers) has sufficient chemical to complete scheduled runs and takes appropriate action to refill to prevent line downtime.
• Pre‑stages chemicals for mixing to minimize changeover time.
• Monitors and makes appropriate adjustments to heating settings, overfeed tension, width settings, and speed of machine in order to produce product meeting desired specifications.
• Inspects product to ensure it meets specifications and to determine the need for machine adjustments.
• Assures an appropriate amount of leader yardage is available and sewn in for batch changeovers.
• Inspects machinery to determine adjustments or repairs needed and reports to Lead/Manager.
• Writes or types the required data on the Daily Production Log.
• Conducts tasks to support VITO and Trial order requirements.
• Completes daily PM Cleaning checklist and turns it in to the Processing Technology Lead.
• Trains Machine Operators 1 & 2, new hires, and existing employees.

General Duties

• End of Day Process for housekeeping and next day set up.
• Operates a stand up hi‑lo as necessary to retrieve/stage A‑frames.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to monitor machine operation closely and accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed procedures and specifications in verbal and written form.
• Ability to pay close attention to the details of material running.
• Good troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to listen and to understand information and ideas presented.
• Proficient in FAS/Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The work is both physically and mentally demanding. This employee is expected to be on their feet much of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific sensory abilities required by this job include sight, smell, and hearing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to warehouse equipment, dust, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, hazardous materials, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own or others’ health or safety. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

For more information, please contact HR at (616) 559‑6109.

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate

• Graham, NC 27253: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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