1st Shift Machine Operator Mon-Thurs 5 AM to 3 PM NO WEEKENDS
About the role
Crescent Textile Solutions is a manufacturer of woolen-spun yarns located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in beautiful Two Rivers, WI. Crescent has provided the best natural and synthetic yarns to the textile industry for almost 100 years. Crescent Textile Solutions converts fibers into yarns sold to manufacturers of knitted and woven products.
The textile operations performed by Crescent Textile Solutions include blending, carding, spinning, winding, doubling, and twisting. In addition, Crescent’s wholly owned subsidiary, Owen Glove Lining, manufactures knitted fleece linings for the safety, apparel and sporting goods industries. Fibers converted into yarns by Crescent Textile Solutions include wool, alpaca, angora, nylon, acrylic, polyester, Nomex, Kevlar and Kanecaron modacrylic.
Responsibilities
- Clean carding machines of built up fiber using a vacuum to ensure the carding machine maintains optimal function and quality of fiber
- Perform additional waste removal from carding machines
- Basic cleaning and maintenance of carding machines and general work area
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be dependable with excellent attendance
- Must be self-directed with a strong work ethic
- Must work well with others and has a positive attitude
- Must be safety conscious
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Previous experience with circular knitting machines a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Good basic math skills
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Qualifications
HS degree or GED preferred. Past manufacturing experience preferred.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, crouching and lifting (up to 60 lbs). Continual walking in a relatively confined area is required. Frequent standing at floor level and above floor level on equipment. Coordination of skills performed at heights no greater than three feet. Exposure to extremes (90º F) in temperature. Good vision is required, 20/20 or corrected to 20/20. Frequent and continuous use of hands and arms. Employees with sensitivities to dust may be exposed to airborne dust, silk and synthetic fibers and are encouraged to wear a mask to help filter out airborne fiber.
Schedule
Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM