Prototype Textile Tech I – 1st Shift, PTO & 401k

Secant Career; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differentials

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan

Dental

Vision

401k with excellent company match

Life Insurance and Disability Plans

Job summary

Secant Career is seeking a Prototyping Technician to join our product development team. You will set up looms, knitting, or braiding machines and run prototype samples according to engineering specs to support development. Training on first shift will occur for six months.

You will read specifications, document steps, and assist with scale-up of sample runs while maintaining GMP and SOP compliance; strong attention to detail and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of textile processes preferred but not required.
• Read and comprehend Quality Manual and SOPs.
• Basic understanding of GMP and working within regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up looms, knitting, or braiding machines to complete development runs.
• Read and interpret engineering specifications for machine needs.
• Operate machines to run prototype samples and perform in-process adjustments.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and R&D specifications.
• Document process steps to ensure future repeatability.
• Collaborate with operations to scale-up sample runs.
• Provide feedback to Yarn Prep to ensure correct warps/beams.
• Assist knitting, weaving, and braiding during peak periods.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Textile equipment knowledge

Job description

Secant Career is seeking a Prototyping Technician to join our product development team. You will set up looms, knitting, or braiding machines and run prototype samples according to engineering specs to support development. Training on first shift will occur for six months.

You will read specifications, document steps, and assist with scale-up of sample runs while maintaining GMP and SOP compliance; strong attention to detail and independent work are essential.