Weaver

Greenwood Mills Inc; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Mills Inc. seeks a Weaver Operator for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, no weekends) to safely operate weaving machines and monitor production. You will creel yarn, inspect fabric quality with a black light, and flag looms for repair while following safety protocols.

The role emphasizes maintaining first-quality output and reducing defects. You will handle yarn repairs, pattern loom creeling, and routine maintenance within a busy plant environment, ensuring accurate color differentiation and

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating weaving machines.
• Ability to diagnose weaving defects and yarn breaks.
• Capable of repairing yarn breaks and creel filling.
• Read instructions and perform basic math calculations.
• Distinguish colors in stock-in-process and waste materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor weaving machines.
• Patrol looms for proper operation and identify issues.
• Repair warp and filling breaks as needed.
• Creel and fill yarn to maintain continuous operation.
• Inspect fabric quality using a black light for first-quality output.
• Flag looms requiring repair or maintenance.
• Follow all plant safety rules and regulations.
• Identify and correct defects in the weaving process.
• Perform routine yarn break repairs in any location.
• Work safely around moving machines and equipment.

Skills

Safe operation of weaving machines

Weaving defect diagnosis

Repair yarn breaks

Reading and basic math

Color differentiation

Lifting up to 8 lbs

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Objective:

The Weaver Operator is responsible for operating a set of weaving machines, repairing yarn breaks, creeling filling yarn, inspecting fabric quality, and flagging looms for repair. This role involves ensuring the proper functioning of weaving machines and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Shift: 3rd shift M-F (no weekends)

Essential Job Functions:

• Safely operate and monitor weaving machines.
• Patrol assigned looms to check for proper operation, stopped looms, warp and filling breaks, crossed ends, or running out of warp and filling.
• Repair warp and filling breaks as needed.
• Creel filling yarn to ensure continuous operation.
• Inspect fabric using a black light to ensure first-quality output, checking for poly/non-poly ends or filling.
• Flag looms requiring repair or maintenance.
• Follow all plant safety rules and regulations.
• Identify and correct defects in the weaving process.
• Perform routine repairs to yarn breaks in any location.
• Work safely around moving machine parts and equipment.
• Lift up to 8 lbs to shoulder height throughout the shift.
• Step on and off platforms safely.
• Read and follow basic written instructions.
• Write legibly and perform simple math calculations.
• Distinguish colors in stock-in-process and waste materials.

Safety and Equipment Requirements:

• Wear personal protective equipment, including earplugs/muffs, respirator/dust mask, goggles, and cut-resistant gloves.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as Picanol looms, apron, reed hook, leno hook, scissors, magnifying glass, marking pencil, fixer flag card, and black light.

Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Safe operation of weaving machines and diagnostic skills to recognize weaving defects and yarn breaks.
• Knowledge of fabric formation and production quality standards.
• Ability to repair yarn breaks and ensure first-quality fabric production.
• Proficiency in handling and lifting techniques.
• Ability to perform the job safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company production and quality standards.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Perform additional cleaning duties as assigned by the Resource Manager.

Management reserves the right to modify essential job functions as needed.

Greenwood Mills, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.