Weaver

Engineered Floors, LLC; Dalton (GA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits packages

Hybrid/remote schedules for certain 2

Job summary

Engineered Floors in Dalton, GA seeks an experienced weaving operator to run 13–23 machines on a twelve-hour shift. You will creel and thread yarn, monitor loom indicators, and make timely yarn break repairs to keep production on schedule.

The role requires color vision, stamina for long shifts, and the ability to perform hourly quality checks. Prior machinery experience and a high school diploma are preferred, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School grad able to read and write; no computer skills required.
• Experience with machinery preferred; ability to operate weave looms and creel racks.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Operate 13–23 weaving machines and creel racks.
• Lift yarn cones weighing 8–25 lbs.
• Stand on feet for twelve-hour shift with breaks.
• Identify and repair yarn breaks quickly.
• Distinguish yarn colors and respond to loom indicator lights.
• Perform hourly quality checks to meet production demands.

Skills

Stamina for 12-hour shifts

Color vision

Hearing ability

Reading & writing (HS level)

Quality checks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• State of the art manufacturing technology, equipment and processes
• Leader in innovation in product design and development
• Management committed to success and our people
• Concentrated footprint in Whitfield & Gordon counties to support teamwork, community and work-life balance
• Committed to our communities in philanthropic and community support
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Personalized, free and on-the-job health and wellness programs and services
• Opportunity to grow through an internal job bid and transfer process
• Employee-centric and modern communication system (EF Link)
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work schedules for certain jobs

I have been with Engineered Floors for 4 years now and it has been an amazing experience. I never dread coming to work — I truly enjoy my job and EF is like a family!

OD (4 years)

Engineered Floors has shown me that I am not just an employee but I am a part of a team where everyone plays an important role and matters. I have not only grown professionally at EF, but also personally!

The weaver is responsible for the operation of 13-23 weaving machines. The individual creels and threads various yams through metal devices on the loom to create a woven fabric.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The individual lifts cones of yam which weigh between 8-25lbs and places them on a creel rack.
• The individual will be on his/her feet for the twelve hour shift except for breaks.
• The individual has to pull cones of yarn off racks hourly and reaches across the loom to locate and repair yarn breaks frequently.
• The individual will push-pull a creel rack or cone rack to reposition it.
• The individual is walking from machine to machine during the shift. The person has to step up onto a catwalk attached to the loom.
• The individual has to be able to distinguish between colors since various colors of yarn are used. Also the loom indicator lights; yellow, blue and red, require the ability to distinguish colors.
• The individual has to pass a hearing test since the weaving area is a high noise area requiring ear-protection. Verbal communication with shift foreman and co-workers is necessary in the work area.
• Since a break in yarn occurs frequently, rethreading the yarn is necessary. The individual should be a minimum height of 5'0" in order to complete this task.
• The individual places cones of yarn on a creel rack and repairs yarn break outs on the loom.
• The individual has to be a self-starter since he will be assigned 13-23 machines.
• The individual has to respond to the various loom indicator lights and repair the yarn break in a timely manner to meet production requirements.
• The individual will be required to decide when and how to correct a yarn break out and when and how to set up the creel rack. These activities are done constantly.
• The individual is required to make various quality control checks hourly and correct as required in order to meet production demands.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High School Graduate with the ability to read and write. No computer skills required.

Other Requirements:

• The individual should have a previous machinery work background or an interest to work with mac inery.
• The individual needs to be aware that he/she will be on his/her feet for the entire 12-hour shift which requires being in good physical condition.
• The individual should have a previous work record and no accidents since he/she will be working ar und a lot of machinery and moving machine parts.

“EEO is the Law” Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the “EEO is the law” link to find out more.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 706.270.JOBS for assistance. You may also apply in person at 3510 Corporate Drive, Dalton, GA.