FINISHING MACHINE OPER TIER X - $19.82 - $18.20

VALDESE WEAVERS•Valdese, NC

9d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned ESOP textile mill in Valdese, North Carolina, that manufactures residential and contract textiles. The Finishing Machine Operator works in the Finish Department and flexes as needed among prep positions, including Biancalani Technician, Needlepunch Technician, and Finish Machine Material Handler. The role follows ISO 9001 work instructions and standards. As a Biancalani Technician, the employee operates the Biancalani Airo Softening Machine, lines up and joins fabric, doffs cloth at the exit, operates the lapping machine, and cleans and performs scheduled preventive maintenance on the equipment. The employee monitors quality and reports problems or quality concerns to the supervisor. As a Needlepunch Technician, the employee joins cloth, verifies identifying information and fabric orientation, sets up and operates the needlepunch machine, maintains and cleans assigned equipment, monitors process quality, and reports problems or concerns. Output goals are 5,530 yards per shift for the Biancalani Technician and 4,271 yards per shift for the Needlepunch Technician; every effort should be made to meet them. The position requires safe work practices, maintaining 5S standards, promptly reporting job-related injuries and hazards, and participating in safety programs. A safety belt or harness is required when using powered industrial trucks (PIT). The employee must be cross-trained and complete the training plan for the listed Finish Department positions. Scheduled overtime may be required.

Requirements

Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
Must meet all pre-employment requirements.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Ability to follow special instructions and directions.
Forklift license required for moving buggies and lifting fabric to storage tubes.
Basic computer skills and ability to use LXE guns.
Ability to work scheduled overtime as needed.
Must be cross-trained and complete the training plan for Biancalani Technician, Needlepunch Technician, and Finish Machine Material Handler positions.
Maintain 5 points or less within a 6-month period.

Responsibilities

Flex as needed among prep positions in the Finish Department, including Biancalani Technician, Needlepunch Technician, and Finish Machine Material Handler.
Perform duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards.
Operate the Biancalani Airo Softening Machine, including lining up fabric, sewing fabric together, and doffing cloth at the exit.
Operate the lapping (sewing) machine at the Biancalani.
Clean the Biancalani and perform preventive maintenance checks on the supervisor-designated schedule.
Sew cloth requiring a needlepunch finish together, verify identifying information, and ensure the fabric tail is oriented correctly for the machine.
Set up and operate the needlepunch machine according to approved work instructions and references.
Maintain and clean assigned equipment, and monitor fabric and equipment quality throughout the process.
Keep the supervisor advised of problems and quality concerns.
Make every effort to meet the production goals of 5,530 yards per shift for Biancalani work and 4,271 yards per shift for Needlepunch work.
Follow Valdese Weavers' safety guidelines and maintain 5S standards.
Report job-related injuries and safety hazards immediately and participate in safety programs to identify, investigate, and correct hazards.
Complete cross-training and the training plan for the required Finish Department positions.