Yarn Prep Operator I

Solesis•Quakertown, PA

10d

About The Position

The Yarn Prep Operator sets up and runs equipment to prepare incoming materials for the manufacturing process. The role involves training to operate various types of Yarn Prep machinery and providing flexibility to run multiple processes and machines. The operator follows work instructions and standard operating procedures, monitors product quality, records and reports defects, labels and packages product, and enters production information in the ERP system. The position also includes maintaining clean machinery and work areas, completing paperwork and ERP tasks, and handling and weighing raw materials, cones, warps, and related textile processing tools. The schedule is 3rd shift, Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with training on 1st shift. Secant Group, part of the Solesis family of companies, develops custom next-generation solutions for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and aerospace industries. The company has more than 250 employees across three Pennsylvania facilities in Perkasie, Quakertown, and Telford.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–1 year of related experience.
Ability to read and comprehend the Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, protocols, and other established procedures.
Basic understanding of GMP and working within regulated industries.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
Strong attention to detail.
Good eye-to-hand coordination.

Responsibilities

Obtain training and knowledge to operate various types of Yarn Prep machinery.
Provide flexibility to run different processes and machines.
Set up and operate trained textile equipment according to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Visually inspect products while they are running and document or report defects in production records or to a supervisor or quality team member.
Perform tasks according to applicable work instructions, visual inspection criteria, SOPs, and internal specifications.
Label and package products according to internal specifications.
Enter information and use the ERP system to report quantities and time spent on jobs.
Maintain clean machinery, parts, and surrounding areas.
Complete associated paperwork and ERP tasks.
Handle and weigh raw materials, cones, warps, and applicable textile processing tools as needed.