Manufacturing Technician

Albany International Corp.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corporation in Dallas, TX is seeking a skilled 3D Weaving Loom Operator. Training may occur in Rochester, NH to support ramp-up and knowledge transfer.

The operator will set up, run, and monitor automated weaving looms to meet aerospace-quality standards while minimizing waste and downtime. You will load carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aramid yarns, inspect finished preforms, and maintain production logs throughout each shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; higher certification is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience operating CNC machinery, textile looms, or composite manufacturing equipment.
• High manual dexterity and strong attention to detail for handling delicate technical fibers.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering blueprints and production work orders.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi-automated 3D weaving looms to produce composite preforms according to engineering specifications.
• Load and thread technical yarns (carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid) through creels, guides, and jacquard harnesses, ensuring proper tension and alignment.
• Monitor the weaving process continuously to detect and resolve defects such as broken ends, mispicks, or tension inconsistencies.
• Perform basic machine setup, including pattern changes and tooling adjustments.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections using precision measuring tools to verify preform thickness, width, and architecture.
• Maintain accurate production logs, traceability records, and shift handover reports.

Skills

Loom operation

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Shift work

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or certificate

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

*Permanent position will be located in Dallas, TX; training may be required in Rochester, NH

3D Weaving Loom Operator

Position Summary

The Loom Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and monitoring of industrial 3D weaving machinery. This role ensures that continuous production runs meet strict aerospace and industrial quality standards while minimizing material waste and machine downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi-automated 3D weaving looms to produce composite preforms according to engineering specifications.
• Load and thread technical yarns (carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid) through creels, guides, and jacquard harnesses, ensuring proper tension and alignment.
• Monitor the weaving process continuously to detect and resolve defects such as broken ends, mispicks, or tension inconsistencies.
• Perform basic machine setup, including pattern changes and tooling adjustments.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) to verify preform thickness, width, and architecture.
• Maintain accurate production logs, traceability records, and shift handover reports.

Shift

Day

Experience/Education/Skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or certification in manufacturing is a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience operating CNC machinery, textile looms, or composite manufacturing equipment.
• High manual dexterity and strong attention to detail for handling delicate technical fibers.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering blueprints and production work orders.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and stand for extended periods.

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