Operator - Loom

Albany International Corp.; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. in Kaukauna, Wisconsin is looking for a Loom Operator to operate weaving looms and ensure product quality. You will engage in various tasks including knot-tying, loom setup, and participation in process improvement initiatives.

This role requires a safety conscious individual with a positive attitude and high school diploma, while an associate degree is preferred. The job involves rotating shifts and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork skills are essential.
• Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Safety conscious individual required.

Responsibilities

• Operate weaving looms.
• Ensure product quality.
• Perform minor maintenance work.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Manual skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Quality oriented

Education

High School Diploma Required, associate degree preferred

Tools

Hoist/Forklift

Job description

Overview

The Albany International Kaukauna facility is a union-free environment. The Albany philosophy is to involve employees in safety, quality, and productivity improvement activities in order to serve our customers well and provide long-term stability. Successful candidates must have strong teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic, along with the necessary qualifications. The Loom Operator plays a major role in the initial stage of production of Engineered and Forming Fabrics for use in the building, pulp and paper industry. Over time the incumbent is trained in a variety of distinct tasks each associated with the classification of Loom Operator, including knot-tying, threading, setup, start-up, loom operation, cleaning and burling fabrics. Albany International is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled.

The Albany International Kaukauna facility is a union-free environment. The Albany philosophy is to involve employees in safety, quality, and productivity improvement activities in order to serve our customers well and provide long-term stability. Successful candidates must have strong teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic, along with the necessary qualifications.

Shift

Rotating Schedule

Experience/Education/Skills

Essential Job Functions

• To operate weaving looms.
• To follow instructions on trailer cards.
• To perform standard work as specified in JIBS.
• To assure quality of products.
• To perform minor maintenance work.
• Knot tie and help warpers
• Help with Changeovers
• Help thread
• Operate hoist/forklift
• Help clean looms
• Start ups
• To work on process improvement initiatives.
• To participate on various Department Groups and Committees.
• To act as a member of the Department Weaving Team.
• To perform all tasks requested by Team Leads.
• Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International’s Business Ethics Policy. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.

Requirements

• Safety conscious
• Manual skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Quality oriented
• Occasional overtime required
• High School Diploma Required, associate degree preferred

Albany International is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled.