Textile Operator - Weekend Shift: 12-hour Days

Solesis•Quakertown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Textile Operator / Weaver sets up and operates looms to manufacture and produces products for medical and/or industrial clients. The incumbent is assigned to Industrial Weaving or Medical Weaving and typically operates either a broad loom or a shuttle loom. This role involves working 12-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, plus either a Friday or Monday, from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 0–1-year related experience.
Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and management.
Must be able to hand off the status of jobs to overlapping shifts.
Ability to understand and follow the requirements of applicable work instructions and/or internal specifications.
Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Possess basic mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices and working within regulated industries.
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to get along well with others and work in a team environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Possess basic mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with ability to work in a high paced environment and follow WI’s and SOP’s.
Ability to properly complete paperwork as required according to work instructions, standards, or other specifications.
Excellent dependability and reliability.
Organized and detail oriented.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Strong organizational/time management skills.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational disposition.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with various levels of the organization.
Basic computer skills and ability to use MS Office for email.
Willingness to accept change, learn, and work with new processes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with an ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

Draws in warp yarn according to specifications.
Follows procedures to install lease(s)/lease rods and knot tying warp(s) as necessary.
Completes all documentation requirements.
Manufactures various fabrics and woven products according to requirements.
Identifies and corrects defects.
Records qualitative and quantitative measurements in accordance with internal specifications.
Makes processing adjustments to ensure quality product.
Accurately logs machines down time reason with use of a tablet.