Loom Operator

Job Summary:

The Loom Operator will be responsible for operating machines to weave the product and monitor progress as the device weaves the material. Some of the daily duties and responsibilities of a Loom Operator will include:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must conduct work in a safe manner, following all company required safe work rules. Report any accidents, near misses and/or unsafe conditions immediately
• Attend all required safety training
• Operating machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples
• Assist Loom Technician with any necessary tasks that involve loom setup procedures
• Repair loom stops as necessary to maintain maximum loom efficiency
• Walk warp alleys to prevent wraps and warps, or issues which may cause loom to stop
• Flag looms for fixer that require either mechanical or quality adjustments
• Control quality by ensuring proper filling is being used
• Maintains good housekeeping as necessary
• Study guides, loom patterns, samples, charts, or specifications sheets, or conferring with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements
• Programming electronic equipment
• Repairing or replacing worn or defective needles and other components, using hand tools
• Observing weaving to detect exhausted filling packages and replacing exhausted packages with full packages
• Examine finished product for defects and variations, reporting faults in machines, and carrying out quality control procedures
• All other duties assigned

Qualification and Skill Requirements:

• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communication skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departments
• Flexible & Adaptable with ability and desire to learn
• Understanding and Knowledge of Machine Operations
• Must be able to work Independent

Education and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of Previous Weaving Experience
• Must use cognitive reasoning skills to adjust on equipment to ensure quality
• Must be able to develop and execute plans for daily work routine in an efficient and effective manner

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work a full-time schedule
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to stand and walk for majority of shift
• Manual dexterity
• Routinely stand, squat, lift, bend/and or twist during scheduled shift
• Visual acuity
• Must be willing to operate forklift
• Work in varying physical conditions
• Work in climate-controlled area