Warp Service 1

Engineered Floors; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors in Bridgeport, AL is seeking a Warp Service Person to change beams on looms, reload warps and return looms to production while following safety practices.

You will work hands-on with machinery, communicate issues clearly, support continuous improvement, and ensure quality workmanship and timely loom readiness. Overtime may be required in a busy, hot environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck and complete necessary lift truck training.

Responsibilities

• Change beams on loom when warped out and keep loom ready for production.
• Clean the loom, set new warps and get loom back in production.
• Ensure that all safety practices are followed.
• Must be thorough and stay consistent to minimize downtime.
• Communicate technical and operational issues clearly and concisely.
• Strive for continuous improvement.
• Operate and/or drive machinery and equipment.
• Responsible for quality workmanship of changing beams, keeping the work area clean and organized, waste reduction, and getting the loom ready with new beam in a timely manner.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lift truck operation

Data entry

Basic math calculations

Job description

Individuals over Warp Service person are responsible for changing out the beams of the loom when it is warped out.

• Clean the loom, set new warps and get loom back in production
• Ensure that all safety practices are followed
• Must be thorough and stay consistent to ensure minimal downtime in the department
• Communicate technical and operational issues clearly and concisely
• Strive for continuous improvement
• Operate and/or drive machinery and equipment
• Responsible for quality workmanship of changing beams, keeping the work area clean and organized, waste reduction, and getting the loom ready with new beam in a timely manner

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Capable of standing on concrete floor throughout shift
• Walking, stooping and reaching over loom for long periods of time
• Must be able to withstand working in a busy and hot environment
• Must be hands-on and have a mechanical aptitude

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck and complete necessary lift truck training.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.
• Responsible for quality and safety of his/her own output.