Essential Functions:

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.

Skills and Knowledge:

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.

Full time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,