Loom Maintenance Mechanic

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Repairs mechanical malfunctions on flagged looms, starts up new creels and performs scheduled preventive maintenance work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• * Repairs looms as flagged by weaver or inspector.
• * Patrols looms to detect problems.
• * Performs preventive maintenance.
• * Performs weaver job when required.
• * Perform rapier head inspections
• * Perform feathered edge checks
• * Check and replace rapier cutters as needed
• * Perform hot melt unit checks
• * Enter repair and set-up data into LDMS system
• * Responsible for general housekeeping in the assigned area
• * Observe all plant and company safety rules.
• * Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager, Supervisor or Process Engineer.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School diploma as defined by company policy or GED.
• Must have been previously qualified as a weaver.
• Must successfully complete requirements for industrial truck license.
• Must have taken and scored at least in the 50 percentile on the Bennett's Mechanical Comprehension Test.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY RISK REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent contact with carbon, fly, binder, size, oil, safety solvent, greases, oils, etc.
• May be required to wear eye protection, gloves, protective clothing in performance of certain tasks.
• Annual audiogram or as required by Company policy.
• Hearing protection as required in posted areas in the plant.
• Must follow all safety rules including but not limited to lockout/tagout, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing - 7-8 hours per 8 hour shift on concrete floor.
• Sitting - As required to perform maintenance on lower level of machine (depends on nature of problems and may be up to 6 hours/8 hour shift).
• Moving - Randomly investigates problems of looms, patrols loom operation on assigned set approximately 8 times/8 hour shift, correcting malfunctions. Moves between machines spaced as close as 18" apart. Secures, transports disassembled/replacement loom parts.
• Climbing - As required to reach upper levels of weaving machine, using stepladder.
• Lifting - Lifting disassembled/replacement loom parts weighing up to 80 pounds, (Assistance required for lifting over 50 lbs.). Lifting is done randomly.
• Pushing/Pulling - Pushing/Pulling to transport tools/equipment carts to loom. Align/reinstall machine parts, may require 2 people.
• Reaching - Must be able to reach through 3 body zones all around body. Secures tools to reach small enclosed loom areas to service a loom.
• Visual Acuity - Minimum 20/40 corrected distance and 20/30 corrected near vision.
• Bending/Stooping - Bend approx. 75-100 times per shift. Squat to floor level approx. 15-20 times per shift. May require lying on floor to work beneath loom.
• Hearing & Speaking - As needed to communicate.
• Other - Align and reinstall machine parts, may require 2 people on some jobs.