Weaver - (3rd shift)

Greenwood Mills Inc; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Mills, Inc. is seeking a Weaver Operator to safely operate weaving machines, inspect fabric, and repair yarn breaks. You will creel filling yarn and monitor looms for quality, flag faulty equipment, and maintain strict safety and production standards.

The role requires reading basic instructions, doing simple math, and distinguishing colors in stock-in-process. Expect a 3rd shift from Monday to Friday, with no weekend work.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate weaving machines and monitor performance.
• Capable of repairing yarn breaks and creel filling.
• Proficient in reading basic instructions and performing simple math.
• Ability to distinguish colors in stock-in-process.
• Commitment to safety rules and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor weaving machines.
• Patrol looms to check operation and detect issues.
• Repair warp and filling breaks as needed.
• Creel filling yarn to ensure continuous operation.
• Inspect fabric using a black light for quality.
• Flag looms requiring repair or maintenance.
• Identify and correct defects in weaving process.
• Follow plant safety rules and regulations.
• Lift up to 8 lbs and work around moving parts.
• Read and follow basic written instructions.
• Write legibly and perform simple math calculations.
• Distinguish colors in stock-in-process and waste.

Skills

Weaving machine operation

Fabric inspection

Defect detection

Safety compliance

Tools

Picanol looms

Black light inspection

Leno hook

Safety PPE usage

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.