WARP REPLACEMENT TECHNICIAN - $18.45 - $20.07 - 2nd shift

VALDESE WEAVERS LLC; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Valdese Weavers LLC is seeking a loom technician to replace warp on looms in a fast-paced textile environment. You will ensure warp ends are correctly tied and reed setups are maintained while following ISO work instructions.

The role requires basic reading and math, good communication, and color-vision abilities to distinguish warp yarn colors. On-site position with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Good communication skills to work with team.
• Ability to distinguish color differences in warp yarns.

Responsibilities

• Replace warp on looms according to ISO work instructions.
• Lease loom for new or different reed as needed.
• Clean loom and harness on bottom warp outs and place warp in tie frame.
• Retie warps with three or more ends crossed and keep tie frames clean.
• Report to warp replacement lead for next assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Communication

Math basics

Color vision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

17/19 mm open end wrench

13/15 mm open end wrench

Scissors

Reed hook

Warp brush

19/22 mm socket with 1/2 inch drive

Lease sticks

Allen wrenches

Job description

Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and has been in business for over 100 years. As one of the largest woven textile mills in the world, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers.The base pay for this position is $18.45. 2nd and 3rd shift do receive a shift premium of $1.00. We offer a $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks in which you miss no time, not including our shutdown periods. This bonus would provide an extra $0.62 to your hourly rate.Job Summary: Replace warp on looms.Tools and equipment used: 17/19 mm open end wrench, 13/15 mm open end wrench, scissors, reed hook, warp brush 19/22 mm socket with ½ inch drive, lease sticks, and Allen wrenchesEssential Functions: Perform the following duties in accordance with ISO work instructions and standards.Lease in a manner to ensure all ends are back in their proper places. Starting side must be correct.Lease loom for new or different reed as needed.Clean loom and harness on bottom warp outs.Place warp in tie frame and tie.Retie warps with three or more ends crossed.Keep tie in frames clean and properly maintained.Pull tied warps over and start loom with correct pattern, correcting any crossed or double ends.Recycle any warp waste from warp out process.Report to warp replacement lead for next assignment.Perform other duties as assigned.Work scheduled overtime.Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.Safety:Maintain 5 S Standards of safety.Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.Qualifications:Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.Basic reading, writing, and math skills.Ability to distinguish color differences in warp yarns.High school diploma preferred.