Textile Operator - 2nd shift

Secant Group; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Annual bonuses

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Health insurance

401k with company match

Life insurance and disability plans

Job summary

Secant Group in Quakertown, PA is seeking a Weaver/Textile Operator to set up and operate looms for medical and industrial client orders. The role includes shifting between industrial or medical weaving with broad or shuttle looms, ensuring product quality and conformance to specifications.

You will draw warp yarn, install lease rods, log production data, and log downtime. A 0–1 year experience requirement applies, with emphasis on careful documentation, teamwork, and adaptability to new

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 year related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules and work instructions.
• Basic math skills for unit conversions and measurements.
• Excellent teamwork and reliability in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates looms per specifications.
• Follows procedures to install lease rods as necessary.
• Completes documentation requirements.
• Manufactures fabrics and woven products according to requirements.
• Identifies and corrects defects.
• Records measurements per internal specs.
• Makes processing adjustments to ensure quality.
• Logs machine downtime accurately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

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.

2nd shift: 4 10-hour days Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-12:00am

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