2nd Shift Weaver

Steel Partners • Anderson, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Weaver Machine Operator produces first-quality fabric and documents defects and malfunctions on the loom maintenance technician card. Each weaver operates an assigned set of looms efficiently. The role includes starting looms, repairing yarn breaks, inspecting and flagging looms for defects, and regularly cycling warp alleys. Other duties include replacing empty yarn bobbins, ensuring bobbins have identification labels, and removing non-conforming yarn using a reject bobbin sticker. The operator maintains open communication with other weavers, management, and the technical team, and maintains records according to ISO standards.

JPS Composite Materials is a manufacturer of 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 manufacturing facilities in North and South Carolina and corporate headquarters in Anderson, South Carolina.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience.
• Good working knowledge of computer skills.
• Pass a weaver end draw and splice test.
• Read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Knowledge of construction sheets and weave draft writing.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer skills.
• Calculator skills.
• Good vision.
• Ability to lift moderate loads.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to bend, stand, and pull constantly.

Responsibilities

• Produce first-quality fabric.
• Document defects and malfunctions on the loom maintenance technician card.
• Operate an assigned set of looms efficiently.
• Start looms and repair yarn breaks.
• Inspect and flag looms for defects.
• Cycle warp alleys regularly.
• Change yarn bobbins when they run out and ensure each bobbin has an identification label.
• Remove non-conforming yarn using a reject bobbin sticker.
• Maintain open communication with other weavers, management, and the technical team.
• Maintain records according to ISO standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Corporate discount program.
• Opportunities to thrive within the company.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Referral and retention bonuses.
• Sports sponsorship for youth athletic coaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed