WARP REPLACEMENT TECHNICIAN - $20.07 - $19.45 - 3rd shift

Valdese Weavers; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Valdese Weavers is seeking a loom operator to replace warp on looms and maintain production flow in a join-woven textile plant. The role involves setting up looms, tying warps, and ensuring correct patterns according to ISO work instructions.

You will perform warp changes, clean looms, and monitor safety practices while supporting timely production and adherence to attendance policies. Overtime may be scheduled as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish color differences in warp yarns.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Good communication and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Lease loom and set up 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 ties in frames clean and properly maintained.
• Pull tied warps over and start loom with correct pattern.
• Recycle warp waste from warp out process.
• Report to warp replacement lead for next assignment.
• Perform overtime as scheduled.
• Maintain personal attendance to meet company goals.
• Follow ISO work instructions and safety guidelines.
• Report injuries and hazards.

Skills

Good communication

Color discernment

Team player

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Wrenches 17/19 mm

Wrenches 13/15 mm

Scissors

Reed hook

Warp brush

Socket set 19/22 mm

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.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.