Warp Hanger - Production Operator - 3rd shift (shift premium)
Job Objective
Prepare warp for tying; assist tie-in operator and tie-in fixer with their duties; assist tie-in operator with pulling over new warp, getting knots through reed, making sure all ends are drawn properly; safely operate weaving machines; transport lease rods, bars, and air hose to loom; find correct warp in storage and transport to loom on warp truck; return empty warps to storage on warp truck; lift heavy weights; replace journal when necessary; clean and lease warp; repair problem warps to avoid reties; help pull over warp until knots are past reed and all ends drawn properly; carry waste and clamps to proper container; remove temples and cutters; assist weavers with major breakouts when time allows; follow safety rules prescribed by plant; must be able to repair warp breaks no matter where they occur; must be able to work safely around moving parts; must be able to step on and off platform; must be able to read basic written instructions; must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment; must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies; must be able to use a step stool.
Responsibilities
- Operate weaving machines
- Transport lease rods, bars, and air hose to loom
- Find correct warp in storage and transport to loom on warp truck
- Return empty warps to storage on warp truck
- Lift heavy weights
- Replace journal when necessary
- Clean and lease warp
- Repair problem warps to avoid reties
- Help pull over warp until knots are past reed and all ends drawn properly
- Carry waste and clamps to proper container
- Remove temples and cutters
- Assist weavers with major breakouts when time allows
Requirements
- Safely operate weaving machines
- Must be able to repair warp breaks no matter where they occur
- Must be able to work safely around moving parts
- Must be able to step on and off platform
- Must be able to read basic written instructions
- Must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment
- Must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies
- Must be able to use a step stool
Qualifications
- Must pay normal attention to job duties required to maintain efficiency and quality
- Overtime as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Basic Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Free Onsite Nurse/Clinic
- Identity Theft Assistance/Travel Assistance
- 401K
Pay
$14.00 hourly with $1.00 shift premium
Schedule
2nd shift: 4pm - 12am
Company Information
- Family-owned textile manufacturing business
- Makes cloth for US Military, employee uniforms, and more
- Founded over 135 years ago
- Equal opportunity employer