Weaver 1
About The Position
Sturges Manufacturing is seeking a Weaver 1 to perform hands-on manufacturing work producing engineered webbing. The role involves drawing, splicing, and tying warp ends into looms; moving and installing warps; supporting webbing and cart movement; preparing and inspecting looms; making minor adjustments; conducting product inspections; and entering job information into the company’s computer system. The position follows a Sunday–Thursday schedule from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with a paid meal break and a $2-per-hour night-shift differential in addition to the base rate. The posting lists pay of $22.25 per hour, including the night-shift differential, and describes a consistent four-day workweek.
Requirements
- Two to three years of proven mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to interpret draw sheets.
- Knowledge of how to use applicable measuring devices.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Basic math skills.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to remain alert; the position is designated safety-sensitive.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draw, splice, and/or tie warp ends into looms.
- Transport, install, and remove warps to and from racks.
- Assist with transporting, installing, and removing webbing and carts to the rolling/shipping area.
- Draw in webbing accurately from written documentation, including selecting and placing the correct warp in the loom rack.
- Interpret draw sheets and anticipate future production changes.
- Perform first-piece inspections (green tagging) accurately.
- Assist with hourly inspections.
- Assist with replacing and magazining filling on each loom.
- Respond to red lights and make minor width adjustments to maintain loom production.
- Assist with initial loom start-up, including installing the correct pick gears, building and installing cams, and inspecting looms, yarn paths, and worn parts.
- Ensure assigned looms efficiently produce consistent-quality webbing.
- Enter job-specific information accurately into the Sturges integrated computer system.
- Follow safety rules and maintain a neat and clean work area.
- Know and understand applicable safety, human resource, and quality policies, procedures, and work instructions, and how individual goals relate to company success.
Benefits
- Paid meal break
- $2-per-hour night-shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
