Weaving Loom Technician & Defect Inspector

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

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.