3rd Shift Slasher Operator

Steel Partners•Statesville, NC

About The Position

The Slasher Operator is a customer of the warping department and a supplier to the weaving and entering departments. The operator produces high-quality warps while operating efficiently. Duties include mixing size according to formula, ensuring required temperature and time conditions are met, setting and adjusting machines, monitoring the slashing process, and handling and transporting materials such as beams. The operator maintains machine cleanliness, follows the weekly TPM cleaning and audit schedule, and uses the lockout/tagout program. The role also involves completing paperwork and computer-based information systems and maintaining records according to ISO AS9100 standards. 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. JPS has more than 60 years of experience and manufacturing facilities in North and South Carolina.

Requirements

Basic math abilities for calculating materials needed.
General computer knowledge.
Ability to use material-handling equipment, including a hoist and hand jack.
Must pass the slasher pre-hire test.
Ability to work in a tight, confined area without damaging yarn.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality warps while operating efficiently.
Mix size according to formula and ensure temperature and time requirements are met.
Set and adjust machines as needed and monitor the slashing process.
Handle and transport materials, such as beams.
Maintain machine cleanliness and follow the weekly TPM cleaning and audit schedule.
Use the lockout/tagout program.
Complete paperwork and computer-based information systems.
Maintain records according to ISO AS9100 standards.