Pine Mountain- Senior Machine Operator- Smash Hand

About the role

The Smasher is responsible for supporting weaving operations by ensuring continuous machine performance, material flow, and product quality. This role performs machine troubleshooting, material handling, and break repair while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The Smasher also provides operational support and coverage for weavers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support weaving operations by ensuring continuous machine performance, material flow, and product quality
• Perform machine troubleshooting, material handling, and break repair
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• Provide operational support and coverage for weavers as needed

Physical requirements

• Standing or walking for 12 hours or more per shift
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing or seated) during equipment operation
• Ability to move/traverse the production floor, including accessing creel areas, equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift and carry production materials (spools, bobbins, resin containers, waste packages), typically up to 50 lbs
• Stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and occasional ladder/platform climbing
• Ability to operate machine controls, touchscreens, tools, and adjustments requiring fine motor skills
• Ability to sustain repetitive motions during extended production runs
• Ability to visually inspect products, monitor displays, and identify non‑conforming conditions
• Ability to tolerate heat, temperature variations, and abnormal environmental conditions typical of manufacturing

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing or textile experience preferred but not required
• Ability to read production instructions, quality specifications, and safety documents
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift

Work environment

• Work is performed primarily on the production floor, near moving machinery and ongoing process lines
• Noise levels vary; hearing protection may be required
• Exposure to fibers, lint, dust, and particulates typical of textile operations
• Exposure to heat from extrusion zones and fluctuating seasonal temperatures
• Work may involve tight/confined areas, ladder use, and navigating around machinery
• Required use of PPE: safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and other items per task area

Other duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.