Warp Hanger - Production Operator - 2nd shift (shift premium)

Greenwood Mills, Inc•Greenwood, SC

3d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Greenwood Mills, Inc., a family-owned textile manufacturing business located in Greenwood, SC that makes cloth for our US Military, employee uniforms, and more! We have been in business for more than 135 years! Currently seeks motivated employees to help create the fabric we use to make clothing! You will be shown the area with more description during the interview. Job Objective: Prepare warp for tying; assist tie-in operator and tie-in fixer with their duties, assist tie-in operator with pulling over new warp getting knots through reed making sure all ends are drawn properly Safely operates weaving machines Transport lease rods, bars, and air hose to loom Find correct warp in storage and transport to loom on warp truck Return empty warps to storage on warp truck Lift heavy weights Replace journal when necessary Clean and lease warp Repair problem warps to avoid reties Help pull over warp until knots are past reed and all ends drawn properly Carry waste and clamps to proper container Remove temples and cutters Assist weavers with major breakouts when time allows Follow safety rules prescribed by plant Must be able to repair warp breaks no matter where they occur Must be able to work safely around moving parts Must be able to step on and off platform Must be able to read basic written instructions Must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment Must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies Must be able to use a step stool Must pay normal attention to job duties required to maintain efficiency and quality Overtime as required

Requirements

Must be able to repair warp breaks no matter where they occur
Must be able to work safely around moving parts
Must be able to step on and off platform
Must be able to read basic written instructions
Must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment
Must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies
Must be able to use a step stool
Must pay normal attention to job duties required to maintain efficiency and quality

Nice To Haves

prior textile or manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare warp for tying
Assist tie-in operator and tie-in fixer with their duties
Assist tie-in operator with pulling over new warp getting knots through reed making sure all ends are drawn properly
Safely operates weaving machines
Transport lease rods, bars, and air hose to loom
Find correct warp in storage and transport to loom on warp truck
Return empty warps to storage on warp truck
Lift heavy weights
Replace journal when necessary
Clean and lease warp
Repair problem warps to avoid reties
Help pull over warp until knots are past reed and all ends drawn properly
Carry waste and clamps to proper container
Remove temples and cutters
Assist weavers with major breakouts when time allows
Follow safety rules prescribed by plant
Repair warp breaks no matter where they occur
Work safely around moving parts
Step on and off platform
Read basic written instructions
Wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment
Meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies
Use a step stool
Pay normal attention to job duties required to maintain efficiency and quality