Yarn Production Operator Technician — Growth & Benefits

The Industrial Commons; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Industrial Commons in Morganton, NC is seeking an Operator Technician Level 1 to support yarn production. You will operate and monitor opening room and spinning equipment, prepare materials, and ensure quality and safety throughout the process.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in manufacturing, familiarity with textile equipment, and strong teamwork abilities. This onsite role offers regular daytime hours and a collaborative production environment.

Qualifications

• One or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating production machinery and warehouse equipment.
• Knowledge of common fiber types, textile materials, and their impact on equipment performance and product quality preferred.
• Familiarity with textile manufacturing equipment, including opening room, carding, drawing, and spinning machinery, or demonstrated ability to learn and operate specialized equipment.
• Ability to identify equipment issues, perform routine maintenance and cleaning, and communicate technical problems to the team lead or manager.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and maintain opening room and spinning equipment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Prepare equipment and materials for production runs and perform equipment cleanouts between orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor raw material supplies, track material movement between production areas, and communicate inventory needs or shortages to management.
• Meet established production targets while maintaining product quality and following applicable safety procedures.
• Support opening room, spinning, and warehouse operations based on production demands and operational priorities.
• Produce bales and assist with material handling, shipping, and receiving activities in coordination with warehouse personnel.
• Follow established standard operating procedures and maintain clean, organized, and safe production and warehouse work areas.
• Identify and report equipment issues, material shortages, quality concerns, and other production obstacles to the appropriate team lead or manager.
• Proactively prepare equipment, stage materials, and organize work areas to support efficient production and workflow.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the team lead or manager to support production and warehouse operations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production machinery

Inventory tracking

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Tools

Spreadsheets

Inventory software

Job description

The Industrial Commons in Morganton, NC is seeking an Operator Technician Level 1 to support yarn production. You will operate and monitor opening room and spinning equipment, prepare materials, and ensure quality and safety throughout the process.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in manufacturing, familiarity with textile equipment, and strong teamwork abilities. This onsite role offers regular daytime hours and a collaborative production environment.