Slasher Size Prep

About the Role

This position involves preparing and operating slasher machinery in a textile manufacturing environment. The role requires physical labor, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with operators to maintain production efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Transfer warps or loom beams to or from machines using a warp pan truck.
• Position section beams onto creel using a hoist; assist with a coworker when available.
• Conduct visual inspections of the process.
• Assist the slasher operator in passing warp threads through rollers, size pot, drying rollers, and inserting lease rods.
• Loosen and remove clamps from the end of loom beams using a wrench.
• Lift loom beams from the slasher onto a warp pan truck using a hoist.
• Weigh, mix, and cook size in vats according to specified formulas.
• Turn valves to control the flow of size from the vat to the size box on the slasher machine.
• Complete hoist checklists to ensure proper function and safety requirements are met.
• Perform housekeeping duties in assigned areas.
• Troubleshoot problems and work jointly with the operator to restore slasher operation; notify supervisor or maintenance when equipment malfunctions.
• Move direct beams from in front of roll-up doors and stage styles together prior to the end of the shift.
• Work with the operator to strike the set.
• Fill in for the Slasher Operator as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Follow all safety rules to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Certificate preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and warp pan truck; certification to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) will be required.
• Regularly required to talk, walk, stand for extended periods, and hear.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to reach overhead, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive hand actions such as grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull weights up to 600 lbs using beam hoists.
• Ability to climb up and down steps and ladders.
• Specific vision abilities including color vision, close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Prioritization
• Self-motivation
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Technical Skills

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, various chemicals, and moving parts. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will be determined by shift. Weekend and overtime work may be required based on job demands.