Sectional Warp Operator - 2nd shift - $18.40
About The Position
The Sectional Warp Operator is responsible for making warps used in slashing and weaving. This role involves operating a sectional warping machine, assisting with creeling new patterns and general creeling, and setting computer parameters to ensure correct beam runs. The operator must also monitor section width on the beam and drum, check patterns before startup, and collaborate with creelers/tenders for warp pullover and tying in new wends. Additional duties include doffing the sectional warper, wrapping and identifying beams, providing beams for warpers, working scheduled overtime, and performing other assigned duties. Safety is paramount, requiring adherence to established guidelines, immediate reporting of injuries and hazards, active participation in safety programs, and maintaining 5S standards.
Requirements
- Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.
- Meet all pre-employment requirements.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills with ability to read a tape measure.
- Creeling experience required.
- Manual dexterity with ability to tie a weaver’s knot.
- Ability to climb, reach, and bend.
- Ability to drive a tow motor and obtain a license – must have license.
Nice To Haves
- Tending experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate sectional warping machine.
- Assist in creeling new patterns and in creeling in general when possible.
- Set all parameters in the computer to assure a correctly run beam.
- Report any quality problems to the supervisor.
- Make sure section width is correct on beam and on drum.
- Check the pattern before starting up the machine.
- Work with creeler/tender to pullover new warps.
- Tie in new wends when warp is stopped.
- Doff sectional warper.
- Wrap beams in plastic and identify beams.
- Provide loom or section beams for warpers.
- Work scheduled overtime.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.
- Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.
- Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.
- Maintain 5 S standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
