1st Shift Entry Level Machine Operator -Warper
About The Position
The Warper Operator safely produces section sets of warps. The operator consults the warper yardage chart to determine the yardage and number of section beams needed for each style, width, and pattern. After the creel is hung, the operator adds, cuts, and blends in ends, threads the eye board, pulls over, and starts the new creel. The role includes performing tension checks, checking section-beam hardness, and selecting swing combs as needed based on end count. The operator records warper data and daily production using warper downtime codes; cleans section beams and the warper; and follows the TPM cleaning and audit schedule. Duties also include doffing the warper and helping hang the new creel. The operator communicates with production planning and creelers, must be knowledgeable about creeler duties, and maintains records according to ISO AS9100 standards. Other duties may be assigned. JPS Composite Materials manufactures high-performance fabrics for aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. Its materials are used in composite applications including aircraft interiors, radomes, ballistic products, automobile sensors, and telecommunications antennas. The company has manufacturing facilities in North and South Carolina and is headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina.
Requirements
- 0–3 years of experience.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in a tight, confined area without damaging yarn.
Responsibilities
- Safely produce section sets of warps.
- Use the warper yardage chart to determine required yardage and the number of section beams based on style, width, and pattern.
- After the creel is hung, add, cut, and blend in ends; thread the eye board; pull over; and start the new creel.
- Perform tension checks and check section-beam hardness.
- Select swing combs as needed according to end count.
- Record warper data and daily production using warper downtime codes.
- Clean section beams and the warper, and follow the TPM cleaning and audit schedule.
- Doff the warper and help hang the new creel.
- Communicate with production planning and creelers.
- Maintain knowledge of creeler duties.
- Maintain records according to ISO AS9100 standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Corporate discount program.
- Opportunities to thrive within the company.
- Quarterly bonus opportunities.
- Referral and retention bonuses.
- Sports sponsorship for youth athletic coaches.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
