Tie-In Production Machine Operator - 3rd shift (shift premium)

Greenwood Mills, Inc•Greenwood, SC

12d•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 130 years! Currently seeks motivated employees to help operate state-of-the-art production textile machines! Your job as a Tie Operator is to run a tie machine and assist in making the final cloth production. You will be shown the area with more description during the interview.

Requirements

Must be able to read basic written instructions
Must be able to write legibly
Must be able to perform simple math
Must be able to distinguish colors in stock-in-process and waste
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

Responsibilities

Tie in and pull over new warp getting knots through reed making sure all ends are drawn properly.
Safely operates weaving machines
Tie warp with tie-in machine and un-rack warp after tying
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
Keep tie-in machine and rack clean
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