Nonwoven Production Operator: Precision & Quality

Autoneum; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoneum is seeking a production operator to operate needle looms and related nonwoven equipment, set parameters per product specs, and monitor line performance to ensure consistent output.

You will inspect finished material for defects, adjust settings to maintain quality, and follow standard work to prevent scrap while adhering to safety rules and PPE requirements in a global manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate needle looms, cross-lappers, opening systems, and associated nonwoven production equipment.
• Set machine parameters according to product specifications and quality requirements.
• Perform quality changes correctly (e.g., fold settings, width adjustments, needle board changes).
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain consistent product output.
• Inspect nonwoven material for defects such as thin spots, holes, streaks, improper folds, or malformations.
• Verify line width, weight, folds, and other critical product attributes during production.
• Follow standard work to prevent scrap and rework.
• Communicate any quality deviations immediately to the shift lead and supervisor.
• Follow all safety rules, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and PPE requirements.

Job description

Autoneum is seeking a production operator to operate needle looms and related nonwoven equipment, set parameters per product specs, and monitor line performance to ensure consistent output.

You will inspect finished material for defects, adjust settings to maintain quality, and follow standard work to prevent scrap while adhering to safety rules and PPE requirements in a global manufacturing environment.