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

Greenwood Mills•Greenwood, SC

1d•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. Job Objective: 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 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 Schedule: 3rd shift

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

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
Must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies