Role and Essential Functions:
- This position is responsible for setting up and keeping our looms in working order to ensure we meet our customer’s needs. Minimal overnight travel needed for training purposes.
- Model exceptional safety behavior and encourage it in others
- Models positive work ethic through solid attendance and promptness
- Consistently produce products of outstanding quality
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Must be detail oriented, demonstrate problem solving
- Maintain housekeeping of looms and workstation at exceptional level according to 5S requirements
- Participate in CAPA meetings to assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions regarding weaving
- Work toward quarterly team goals related to efficiency, 5S, quality, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work hours based on the need of the business
- Act as a work and personal character role model for others
- Encourage teamwork and accountability for others
- Act as a resource for assistance and knowledge related to job duties
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- The Loom Technician should have experience in:
- Dornier Rapier AT weaving machine set- up and style change.
- The ability to diagnose and repair major breakdown issues including harness drives and electromechanical clutch/brake system.
- Experience with dobby weaving operation with multiple weft insertions.
- Knowledge of fabric design and formation including the calculation of reed and warp constructions.
- The ability to read mechanical drawings of machine parts and all related gauges and machine specific tools and accessories.
- Experience with Dornier Dialog panel II software installation, machine configuration, pattern designs.
The Loom Technician should have a strong sense of urgency to complete style changes and other tasks in a safe and efficient manner while working in a team environment with weavers and other support staff.
- Note: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
