Weaver

About the role

The weaver is responsible for the operation of 13-23 weaving machines. The individual creels and threads various yarns through metal devices on the loom to create a woven fabric.

Responsibilities

• Lifts cones of yarn which weigh between 8-25lbs and places them on a creel rack.
• Stands on feet for the twelve‑hour shift except for breaks.
• Pulls cones of yarn off racks hourly and reaches across the loom to locate and repair yarn breaks frequently.
• Pushes‑pulls a creel rack or cone rack to reposition it.
• Walks from machine to machine during the shift.
• Steps up onto a catwalk attached to the loom.
• Distinguishes between colors since various colors of yarn are used; also distinguishes loom indicator lights (yellow, blue, red).
• Passes a hearing test because the weaving area is a high‑noise area requiring ear‑protection.
• Communicates verbally with shift foreman and co‑workers.
• Rethreads yarn when breaks occur.
• Maintains a minimum height of 5'0" to complete tasks.
• Places cones of yarn on a creel rack and repairs yarn break outs on the loom.
• Acts as a self‑starter, being assigned 13‑23 machines.
• Responds to loom indicator lights and repairs yarn breaks in a timely manner to meet production requirements.
• Decides when and how to correct a yarn break out and when and how to set up the creel rack; these activities are done constantly.
• Performs various quality control checks hourly and corrects as required to meet production demands.

Requirements

• High school graduate with the ability to read and write; no computer skills required.
• Previous machinery work background or an interest to work with machinery.
• Ability to be on feet for the entire 12‑hour shift, requiring good physical condition.
• Previous work record with no accidents, as the role involves working around machinery and moving machine parts.