Textile Operator - 3rd shift

Secant Group; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Shift Differentials

Annual Bonuses

Generous Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan

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 fabrics. The incumbent will load warp yarn, install lease rods, knot warps, and maintain documentation while ensuring product quality.

This 3rd shift position runs Monday-Thursday, 10:00pm–8:00am, with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k matching, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills and ability to read documents.
• Ability to read safety rules and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate looms to manufacture fabrics.
• Follow procedures to install lease rods and knot warp.
• Complete all documentation requirements.
• Manufacture fabrics to specification and inspect quality.
• Identify and correct defects and log data.
• Record measurements per internal specs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

What We Are Looking For

3rd shift: 4 10-hour days Monday-Thursday 10:00pm-8:00am

• 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.

3rd shift: 4 10-hour days Monday-Thursday 10:00pm-8:00am

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
• Shift Differentials
• 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