Fenner Dunlop is looking for a Weaving Production Operator to join our Lavonia manufacturing team!

Fenner Dunlop, a Michelin Group company, designs and manufactures the widest range of bulk material handling conveyor belts in the world. We strive to be the premier provider of the safest and most reliable conveyor belting and services to a variety of heavy industrial markets such as coal mining, hard rock mining, sand, gravel, wood handling, power generation, pulp and paper. Fenner Dunlop provides North American made belting, manufactured at our facilities located throughout the United States and Canada. For over 150 years, Fenner Dunlop has researched, designed, developed, manufactured, and tested its conveyor belting products, supporting nearly any type of conveyor application, and providing the right solutions to protect conveyor system investments in the harshest conveying environments.

Job Purpose

We care about giving people a better way forward – that’s our purpose and what motivates Fenner Dunlop employees every day. As the Weaving Production Operator at Fenner Dunlop, you’ll have to prepare and operate the equipment to produce woven fabric.

Principal Duties

• Identify the different types, ply and denier of yarns used to supply the creel and filling yarns for manufacturing fabric.
• Patrol work area to identify defects in yarn / fabric quality through visual inspection and make repairs as necessary.
• Use proper weaving, creeling, set up, and splicing procedures utilizing air/wrap splicers and/or powered industrial truck and overhead crane.
• Record and report production related data in Epicor.
• Use proper flagging procedures for mechanical issues, communicate any malfunctions with affected co-workers.
• Use proper Lockout Tagout procedures during any activity such as repairing, adjusting, lubricating or cleaning equipment.
• Determine the layout of the creel and number of ends needed per scheduled order. Correctly draw harnesses, reeds, T-bars and guide boards to maintain a straight warp.
• Measure, count, and record width, crimp, and picks using a tape measure and alert Production Supervisor of any out-of-spec conditions. Also, alert Production Supervisor when the roll of fabric is at the scheduled footage. Complete paperwork for proper identification for the next process.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 5S procedure, rules, and regulations. Stage work area for the organization of proper materials needed during the shift.
• Use proper waste handling procedures so that at the end of the shift supplies are accurately in order for the following shift.
• Maintain a good attendance record and adhere to the Attendance Policy. Adhere to Company Handbook, policies, and procedures.
• Perform any other task deemed necessary.

Scope of Responsibility

The Weaving Production Operator is responsible for preparing and operating equipment to produce woven fabric to be used internally for industrial conveyor belting.

Required Experience/Education Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior Weaving manufacturing experience is a plus
• Ability to work evening shifts, weekends, and/or overtime
• Capable of being flexible and adaptable
• Routinely stand, squat, and/or work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift 35 pounds on a regular basis

What We Offer

At Fenner Dunlop, a Michelin Group company, we care about work/life balance as well as the health and financial well being of our employees and their families. So, whether you’re considering family planning, trying to decide how to best care for your family, or want to make a difference through volunteerism, you’re sure to find Fenner Dunlop’s competitive and comprehensive employee-focused benefits package helpful.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on your first day
• Medical Travel Reimbursement for critical healthcare travel over 100 miles from home
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of your salary
• Extensive Paid Parental Leave in the event of a birth or adoption
• Opportunities to purchase Michelin Stock at a discounted rate
• Michelin Tire Rebates
• Employee Assistance Program that provides health, financial, and legal counseling among other resources
• Interested in more details on our comprehensive employee benefits package? Just ask