Textile Operator - 1st shift

Secant Group; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Annual Bonuses

Generous PTO

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan

Dental / Vision coverage

401k with company match

Life Insurance and Disability Plans

Job summary

Secant Group is seeking a Weaver/Textile Operator for a 1st shift (4 ten-hour days, Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm) to set up looms and produce fabrics for medical and industrial clients. The role may involve operating broad or shuttle looms and ensuring product quality through routine checks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 0–1 year related experience. Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus, and candidates must be dependable and able to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 0–1 year related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, work instructions and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Draws in warp yarn according to specifications.
• Follows procedures to install lease(s)/lease rods and knot tying warp(s).
• Completes all documentation requirements.
• Manufactures fabrics and woven products according to requirements.
• Identifies and corrects defects.
• Records qualitative and quantitative measurements in accordance with internal specifications.
• Makes processing adjustments to ensure quality product.
• Accurately logs machines downtime reason with a tablet.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The

1st shift: 4 10-hour days Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:00pm

• Draws in warp yarn according to specifications.
• Follows procedures to install lease(s)/lease rods and knot tying warp(s) as necessary.
• Completes all documentation requirements.
• Manufactures various fabrics and woven products according to requirements.
• Identifies and corrects defects.
• Records qualitative and quantitative measurements in accordance with internal specifications
• Makes processing adjustments to ensure quality product.
• Accurately logs machines down time reason with use of a tablet.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

The Weaver/Textile Operator sets up and operates looms to manufacture and produces products for medical and/or industrial clients. The incumbent is assigned to Industrial Weaving or Medical Weaving and typically operates either a broad loom or a shuttle loom.

1st shift: 4 10-hour days Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:00pm

What You Will Do

• Draws in warp yarn according to specifications.
• Follows procedures to install lease(s)/lease rods and knot tying warp(s) as necessary.
• Completes all documentation requirements.
• Manufactures various fabrics and woven products according to requirements.
• Identifies and corrects defects.
• Records qualitative and quantitative measurements in accordance with internal specifications
• Makes processing adjustments to ensure quality product.
• Accurately logs machines down time reason with use of a tablet.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 0–1-year related experience.
• Must be able to hand off the status of jobs to overlapping shifts.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Possess basic mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices and working within regulated industries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to get along well with others and work in a team environment.
• Ability to properly complete paperwork as required according to work instructions, standards, or other specifications.
• Excellent dependability and reliability.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use MS Office for email.
• Willingness to accept change, learn, and work with new processes.
• Familiarity with an ERP system preferred.

Perks And Benefits

• Paid Breaks
• Annual Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan / Dental / Vision
• 401k (retirement savings) with excellent company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Plans