2nd Shift Weaver Operator

About the role

Produce first-quality fabric while documenting all defects and malfunctions on the loom maintenance technician card. Each weaver is assigned a set of looms to operate efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Start looms, repair yarn breaks, inspect fabric, and flag looms for defects
• Constantly cycle warp alleys
• 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 all records according to ISO standards

Requirements

• 0-3 years’ experience
• Good working knowledge of computer skills
• Must pass a weaver end draw and splice test

About the company

JPS Composite Materials (JPS) is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. The company’s materials are used in composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles, and electronic applications such as automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience and is the primary supplier of these products in North America. Headquarters are in Anderson, SC, with manufacturing facilities in North and South Carolina.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Corporate discount program
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Referral and retention bonuses
• Sports sponsorship for youth athletic coaches