Job Description

• Tends to a set of machines that knit or weave narrow fabrics.
• Continuously patrols looms, warps and creels checking for quality issues and taking action to fix / prevent.
• Observes the process to prevent yarn breaks, package run outs, etc.
• Makes thorough and detailed inspections for defects (including width) in the product as it weaves / enters doff boxes and notifies the shift technician when defects are observed.
• Understands what creates a defect and is able to troubleshoot or fix issues within their control / knowledge.
• Maintains adequate yarn supply for the set, creeling, tying on and threading up appropriately.
• Continuously packs fabric into doff boxes and off of the floor to prevent contamination.
• Stacks empty tubes / cones into boxes for recycling.
• Corrects misdraws and crossed ends.
• Understands and follows the weaving draft / specification sheet.
• Notifies the shift technician of other mechanical / electrical issues on machines.
• Responsible for keeping a clean work area (sweeping weaving alleys twice per shift and blowing off machines once per shift).
• Performs other duties as assigned / requested.
• Adheres to posted break times.

• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and management.
• Must be attentive, watching and listening for any problems in area of responsibility.
• Must be able to hand off the status of jobs to overlapping shifts.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along well with others.
• Must be dependable, reliable, organized and detail oriented.
• Safety:  must work safely in a confined manufacturing area, keeping the work area clean at all times and reporting unsafe conditions or concerns to management.

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