Gauze Operator

About the Role

Supports the manufacture of precious metal gauze products by operating specialized weaving, knitting, spooling, annealing, and fabrication equipment. Ensures products are manufactured in accordance with customer specifications, quality standards, inventory control requirements, and Environmental, Health & Safety expectations. Contributes to production efficiency, product quality, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment used in wire annealing, spooling, beaming, weaving, knitting, gauze finishing, and fabrication processes.
• Perform wire preparation, beaming operations, machine setup activities, gauze production, and fabrication of finished systems according to customer and production specifications.
• Support fabrication and assembly activities required to produce finished gauze systems for customer delivery.
• Safely operate weaving machines, knitting machines, spooling systems, and associated production equipment while maintaining process consistency and product quality.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify process deviations, equipment abnormalities, or quality concerns requiring corrective action or escalation.
• Support equipment readiness through routine inspections, housekeeping, and operational care.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to engineering requirements, customer specifications, and established operating procedures.
• Inspect materials and finished products throughout the manufacturing process to verify conformance to quality requirements.
• Maintain production records and documentation supporting product traceability and quality system requirements.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and contribute to inventory accuracy activities.
• Maintain accountability for precious metal-containing materials used throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure proper material handling, identification, storage, and movement procedures are followed.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new employees in gauze manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices to support workforce development and operational consistency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Manufacturing, textile fabrication, wire processing, metal fabrication, or industrial production experience preferred.
• Experience operating production machinery, weaving systems, knitting equipment, or related manufacturing equipment preferred.

Pay

Min. $22.00 - Max. $24.00 per hour