Warper-Night Shift

Sturges Manufacturing Company, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Workweek

Paid meal break

Night shift differential

Job summary

Sturges Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Utica, NY is seeking a Warper for the night shift. The role offers a base hourly rate of $18.00 with a $2.00 night shift differential and a consistent 4-day workweek. Schedule is Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM, with a paid meal break.

You will operate and maintain warpers/creels, ensure quality, perform basic maintenance, handle yarn transport, and input data into our system while adhering to safety policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical repair knowledge.
• Ability to interpret draw sheets.
• Knowledge of use of all applicable measuring devices.
• Must be able to distinguish between colors.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Basic math skills. Strong team player.
• This position is deemed a safety sensitive position always requiring alertness.
• Able to read, write and fluently communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensures assigned warpers/creels produce consistent quality warps for the weaving process.
• Ensures assigned warpers/creels are properly set up and monitored while running.
• Performs basic warper/creel maintenance and preventative maintenance to maximize output while minimizing down time.
• Transportation, installation, removal, and storage of warps/beams to/from warpers.
• Knowledgeable in operation of all warpers, even those not normally assigned to.
• Accurately enter job specific information into Sturges integrated computer system.
• Unloads and stores yarn delivered by trucking companies.
• Follow all safety rules and maintains a neat and clean work area.
• All Team Members of Sturges shall know and understand all safety, human resource, and quality policies, including the procedures, work instructions applicable to their position, and how their goals relate to the success of the company.

Skills

Basic math

Mechanical repair

Color vision

Computer literacy

Team player

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

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Warper-Night Shift

Regular Full-Time Production Labor Utica, NY, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 1202

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Join an Award-Winning Manufacturing Team | 4-Day Workweek | $20/Hour includes Night Shift Differential

Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in hands-on manufacturing work? Sturges Manufacturing is growing, and we're looking for a Warper to join our team.

If you enjoy working with machinery, take pride in producing quality products, and want a consistent 4-day workweek, this could be a great opportunity to build your career with an established American manufacturer.

Why Join Sturges?

At Sturges, we're proud of the people, products, and workplace we've built over more than a century.

Certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2026, 2025, and 2024

Named one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York State in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, and 2014

Proudly Made in the USA

Manufacturing in the United States since 1909

Leading manufacturer of engineered webbing and sewing solutions

A team-focused workplace where every employee contributes to our success

About Sturges Manufacturing

Since 1909, Sturges Manufacturing has been designing and manufacturing custom-engineered webbing solutions in the United States. We are a leading manufacturer of engineered webbing and sewing solutions, providing customers with products that require quality, precision, and reliability.

When you join Sturges, you're joining an established American manufacturer with a long history and a strong commitment to its employees and customers.

Schedule & Pay

Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM

Paid meal break

Base rate of pay + $2/hour night shift differential

Consistent 4-day workweek

What You'll Do:

• Ensures assigned warpers/creels produce consistent quality warps for the weaving process.
• Ensures assigned warpers/creels are properly set up and monitored while running.
• Performs basic warper/creel maintenance and preventative maintenance to maximize output while minimizing down time.
• Transportation, installation, removal, and storage of warps/beams to/from warpers.
• Knowledgeable in operation of all warpers, even those not normally assigned to.
• Accurately enter job specific information into Sturges integrated computer system.
• Unloads and stores yarn delivered by trucking companies.
• Follow all safety rules and maintains a neat and clean work area.
• All Team Members of Sturges shall know and understand all safety, human resource, and quality policies, including the procedures, work instructions applicable to their position, and how their goals relate to the success of the company.

Education & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical repair knowledge.
• Ability to interpret draw sheets.
• Knowledge of use of all applicable measuring devices.
• Must be able to distinguish between colors.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Basic math skills.Strong team player.
• This position is deemed a safety sensitive position always requiring alertness.
• Able to read, write and fluently communicate in English.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

This isn't just another manufacturing position. You'll become part of a company with more than 100 years of American manufacturing experience and a proven commitment to being a great place to work.

Sturges Manufacturing Co., Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.