Weaver--Textile Manufacturing

Oppermann Webbing; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Company Paid)

Dental (Company Paid)

Vision (Company Paid)

Life (Company Paid)

STD (Company Paid)

LTD

Accident Coverage

Critical Care Coverage

401K with 25% match (no cap)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays (11)

Job summary

Oppermann Webbing in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Loom Operator to inspect loom cards, monitor yarn type and detect weaving defects on narrow fabric looms. You will repair warp breaks, replace spools, ensure doff and pallet jack procedures, and maintain documentation; heavy lifting up to 50 lbs and exposure to loud environments are expected.

Shifts: 1st and 3rd. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience, basic math, and the ability to read loom cards.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent with 6 months related experience or training.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to follow simple written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read loom cards to correctly place threads in looms.
• Ability to take measurements of products when required.
• Ability to safely use and inspect scissors, ladders, safety harnesses and lifting platforms.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and adapt to loud noise and temperature changes.

Responsibilities

• Examine loom cards to determine product information and yarn type.
• Observe threads for weaving defects on narrow fabric looms.
• Determine cause of loom stoppage (warp, filling, harness breaks, etc.).
• Repair warp breaks by threading yarn through drop wires, heddle eyes, and reed dents.
• Replace empty yarn spools with full ones.
• Verify doffing and pallet jack usage for finished products.
• Notify Loom Technician of equipment defects.
• Assist in small loom repairs as needed.
• Remove non-conforming material and document accordingly.
• Complete shift production documentation.
• Clean looms and tensioning units regularly.
• Assist in inventory count processes.

Skills

Loom card reading

Weaving basics

Math & measurements

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Noise tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scissors

Ladders

Safety harnesses

Lifting platforms

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Examine loom cards placed on weaving looms to determine product information, type of yarn being used and where to draw-in threads through drums, heddles and reeds.
2. Observe threads of polyester and nylon fabrics being woven on narrow fabric looms to detect weaving defects.
3. Examine looms to determine cause of loom stoppage, such as warp, filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
4. Tie pieces of yarn to broken end and threads yarn through drop wires, heddle eyes, and reed dents to repair warp breaks, using reed hook.
5. Replace empty yarn spools with full ones when necessary.
6. Verify that woven product is doffed on metal cages and replaces full cages using pallet jack.
7. Notify Loom Technician of any mechanical defects of equipment.
8. May assist in small loom repairs, like needle replacement, when needed.
9. Take out any non-conforming material from production, place in designated scrap area and complete corresponding documentation.

• Complete all documentation related to production performed during assigned shift.
• Clean looms and tensioning units on a periodic basis.
• Assist in inventory count processes.

Shifts Available: 1st & 3rd

Qualifications:

1. High school Diploma or Equivalent and Six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
3. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
4. Ability to know how to read product loom cards to correctly place the threads in looms.
5. Ability to take measurements of products when required.
6. Ability to safely use and inspect scissors, ladders, safety harnesses and lifting platforms.
7. Will be required to stoop, kneel, couch, crawl, visually inspect and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
8. Must be able to adapt to loud noise and temperature changes.

Benefits:

• Medical (Company Paid)
• Dental (Company Paid)
• Vision (Company Paid)
• Life (Company Paid)
• STD (Company Paid)
• LTD
• Accident Coverage
• Critical Care Coverage
• 401K with 25% match (no cap)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays (11)