What are the responsibilities and job description for the LOOM TECHNICIAN position at VALDESE WEAVERS LLC?
DEPARTMENT: Weave Room
REPORTS TO: Department Manager
FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt
Job Summary
To repair looms and keep them in good running condition for the Weaving Department.
Essential Functions
- Work scheduled overtime
- Fix looms when flagged.
- Fix a simple job first. Note time on technician card. Enter declarations on Computrol.
- Lock out and tag loom while working.
- Return broken or damaged parts to supply room and exchange for new ones.
- Perform assigned maintenance on looms at warp outs.
- Report problem looms to supervisor.
- Report problem areas to technicians on incoming shifts.
- Patrol job and assist Card Changer/Samples (Sample Weavers) with quality and production.
- Perform duties of Card Changer/Samples when duties listed under “essential functions” are caught up.
- Turn in a daily yardage report
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Safety:
- Maintain 5 S Standards of safety.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.
- Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.
- Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.
Qualifications:
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills with high school or GED
- Mechanical aptitude
- Weaving and fixing experience required
Salary : $45,050 - $60,901