Weaver-Textile Manufacturing

Oppermann Webbing; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 is seeking a Loom Operator to support our weaving operations in Piedmont, SC. You will inspect loom cards, monitor thread integrity on narrow looms, and diagnose stoppages caused by warp or harness issues, ensuring smooth production and timely repairs.

You will also replace yarn spools, verify doffing against cages, and document all production steps while maintaining safety and quality in a loud, temperature-changing environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Examine loom cards to determine product information and yarn type.
• Observe threads on narrow fabric looms to detect weaving defects.
• Examine looms to determine cause of loom stoppage (warp, filling, harness breaks, defects).
• Tie yarn to broken end and thread yarn through drop wires and heddle eyes to repair warp breaks.
• Replace empty yarn spools with full ones when necessary.
• Verify woven product doffed on metal cages and replaced using pallet jack.
• Notify Loom Technician of mechanical defects.
• May assist in small loom repairs, like needle replacement.
• Take out non-conforming material and complete related documentation.
• Complete all production documentation during assigned shift.
• Clean looms and tensioning units periodically.
• Assist in inventory count processes.

Skills

Loom reading

Math skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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)