Sectional Warper Operator - 3Rd Shift - $17.95/Hr

About the Organization
Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, has been manufacturing residential and contract textiles in the foothills of North Carolina for over 100 years.
From the hardworking people who run our looms to the creative minds that design our fabrics, we take pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Further, there are benefits offered by the company to all of its employee-owners, from healthcare to retirement savings plans. The culture at Valdese Weavers is productive and family-oriented.
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. 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.

2. Attendance:

• Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.

3. Work Ethics:

• Maintain personal work habits, which meet the demands and stresses of the job.
• Meet deadlines and production quotas.
• Get along with co-workers.
• Follow instructions.
• Work scheduled overtime.

1. Duties: Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards:

• Operate sectional warping machine.
• Assist in creeling new patterns and in creeling in general when possible.
• Set all parameters in the computer to assure a correctly run beam.
• Report any quality problems to the supervisor.
• Make sure section width is correct on beam and on drum;
• Check pattern before starting up machine.
• Work with creeler/tender to pullover new warps. The tender pulls the warp over while the creeler assists with tight or crossed ends.
• Tie in new wends when warp is stopped.
• Doff Sectional Warper.
• Wrap beams in plastic and identify beams.
• Provide loom or section beams for warper.

Position Requirements
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM JOB:

1. Basic reading, writing, and math skills with ability to read a tape measure.
2. Creeling experience required and tending experience preferred.
3. Manual dexterity with ability to tie a weaver's knot.
4. Ability to climb, reach, and bend.
5. Must pass test for colorblindness.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Third
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Location
Crescent St. Valdese, NC
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.