Warp Replacement Technician – 2nd/3rd Shift Premium

Valdese Weavers; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdese Weavers is seeking a loom operator to replace warp on looms and maintain warp consistency according to ISO work instructions. You will lease looms, tie frames, and ensure proper warp patterns are followed, while keeping equipment clean and safe.

The role requires basic reading, writing, and math skills, plus color-difference recognition in warp yarns. Overtime and adherence to safety guidelines are expected in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work scheduled overtime.
• Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.

Skills

Good communication

Basic reading writing math

Color discernment

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

lease sticks

Allen wrenches

Job description

Valdese Weavers is seeking a loom operator to replace warp on looms and maintain warp consistency according to ISO work instructions. You will lease looms, tie frames, and ensure proper warp patterns are followed, while keeping equipment clean and safe.

The role requires basic reading, writing, and math skills, plus color-difference recognition in warp yarns. Overtime and adherence to safety guidelines are expected in a fast-paced production environment.