Textile Product Development & Process Specialist

Stryker Corporation; Belmont (NC); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Gaston College in North Carolina is seeking a textile technician to support product development. You will operate yarn processing equipment, set up machines, monitor quality, and document procedures to specifications.

Responsibilities include following safety rules, reading orders, and maintaining records for Carding, Drawing, Roving, Spinning, Winding and Twisting. Requires a high school diploma; associate degree preferred; machine maintenance training a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSE required.
• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• Machine maintenance and/or electronics training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all safety rules and expectations.
• Perform work as assigned in the development of new products through the operation and maintenance of various machinery and equipment for yarn processing. Document operating procedures and equipment specifications as needed.
• Read and follow production work orders, processing instructions, and operation manuals to ensure accurate and quality machine set-up and material processing for a variety of processes including Carding, Drawing, Roving, Spinning, Winding, and Twisting, including testing, as needed.
• Responsible for the safe machine set-up, operation, and quality of materials processed or produced for a variety of operations including Carding, Drawing, Roving, Spinning, Winding, and Twisting. Observe all equipment and materials for quality and production including machine downtime/malfunction, monitoring yarn packages or materials, identifying yarn breaks and making repairs, and doffing packages as needed.
• Operate and observe equipment to detect malfunctions or defects and adjust machine controls as needed. Responsible for efficiency and quality reports.
• Maintain records and reports for all technical assistance projects, classes, and activities.
• Design or create new applications, ideas, and systems, when necessary to achieve established goals. Combine, evaluate, and analyze information and data to make decisions and solve problems.

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSE required.

Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred.

Machine maintenance and/or electronics training or certification preferred.

Job description

Gaston College in North Carolina is seeking a textile technician to support product development. You will operate yarn processing equipment, set up machines, monitor quality, and document procedures to specifications.

Responsibilities include following safety rules, reading orders, and maintaining records for Carding, Drawing, Roving, Spinning, Winding and Twisting. Requires a high school diploma; associate degree preferred; machine maintenance training a plus.