Weaving Lease Picker

Paycom; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Twitchell Technical Products, Inc. in Dothan, AL is seeking an entry-level production operator for a full-time role with 12-hour shifts. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read, write, perform basic math, and handle manual dexterity tasks.

Applicants must be able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in heat, cold, humidity, and noisy conditions. This position supports the daily production routine on the weaving line.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence.
• Must be able to read, write, perform simple math and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Must have good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Power down main motor and ensure loom is stationary.
• Loosen bolts on let-off and release warp tension.
• Select lease and place lease string in warp.
• Clamp warp ends and pull across tying stand before cutting.
• Remove beam clamps and beam from loom; use warp hauler for beam removal.
• Clean loom area, remove lint, oil spills and strings.
• Maintain production schedule by locating and transporting beams.
• Reinstall beam gear and clamps on loom and return warp hauler for next use.
• Communicate loom readiness to Machine Tiers and keep work area clean.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Twitchell Technical Products, Inc. - Dothan, AL 36303

Overview

Salary Range

$14.81 Hourly

Level

Entry

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Any

High School

Travel Percentage

None

Category

Manufacturing

Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge & Experience: Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Skills & Abilities: Must be able to read, write, perform simple math and be able to follow written/verbal instructions. Must have good manual dexterity.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts. Must be able to work overtime as required. Must be able to stand and perform strenuous work for long hours in heat, cold, humidity and noise. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without causing injury to him/herself.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Switches off the power to the main motor. Ensures that the switch coming into the electrical box remains on, keeping the brake engaged and the loom stationary.
• Loosens the bolts on the let-off and releases the tension on the warp ends.
• Picks a lease with his or her hands and places a lease string in the warp.
• After the lease is picked, clamps off all the warp ends and pulls the ends out long enough to pull across the tying stand before cutting them loose.
• Removes the beam clamps from the loom and the beam gear and extension from the beam being removed from the loom. Uses a warp hauler to remove the old beam. Cuts any excess yarn off the beam and places the empty beam in the storage area.
• Blows all lint, trash, dust, etc. off the loom and out from underneath it is using the attached air hose.
• Mops up any oil on the floor. Makes sure the loom is clean and cuts away any strings or other materials from the main shaft before placing another warp onto the loom.
• Follows the production schedule and finds the appropriate beam in the warehouse to take back to the machine (matches the loom number to the correct beam on the schedule.) Loads the full beam onto the warp hauler and takes it to the loom.
• Bolts the beam gear and extension on the full beam and places it into the loom. Replaces the clamps that hold the beam in the loom.
• Returns the warp hauler to the battery charger so it will be ready for the next beam.
• Communicates with Machine Tiers to let him or her know which looms are ready to be tied.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area. Helps with housekeeping by cleaning out from under the looms before new beams are placed into them.