Textile Prototyping Technician - Sample Runs & Setup

Polyzen, Inc.; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differentials

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Plan

Job summary

Solesis in Quakertown, PA is seeking a Prototyping Technician to work with the product development team on textile equipment setup for sample production. The role involves running prototypes, interpreting engineering specs, and ensuring quality through documented processes.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic GMP understanding, and strong communication. On-site work with shift Differentials and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of textile processes preferred but not required.
• Able to read Quality Manual, SOPs, and protocols.
• Basic GMP understanding in regulated environments.
• Strong communication with peers and management.
• Able to work independently and pay close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up looms, knitting, or braiding machines to run development trials.
• Read engineering specs and translate to machine needs.
• Operate machines to produce prototype samples and adjust as needed.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and R&D specs.
• Document steps to ensure repeatability for future runs.
• Assist operations team to scale-up sample runs as required.
• Provide feedback to ensure warps/beams meet specs.
• Support knitting, weaving, and braiding during peak periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Prototyping Technician works with the product development team to set up various textile equipment in an effort to produce sample products based on preliminary engineering specifications.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm with training on 1st shift for six months

What you will do:

• Uses advanced knowledge of textile processes to set-up looms, knitting, or braiding machines to complete development runs.
• Reads and interprets engineering specifications for transfer to machine needs.
• Operates machines to run prototype samples and performs in-process adjustments to produce a quality product.
• Follows all applicable standard operating procedures, work instructions, and R&D specifications.
• Documents process steps to ensure future repeatability.
• Works with operations team to scale-up sample runs.
• Provides feedback to Yarn Prep to ensure warps and beams are created to specifications.
• May assist knitting, weaving and braiding functions during peak periods and operate machines.

Who you are:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of textile processes is preferred but not required
• Must be able to read/comprehend Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures, as well as protocols, and other established procedures.
• 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.
• Moderate experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task change direction with shifting priorities.

Perks and Benefits:

• Shift Differentials
• 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

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