Primary - Entry Level Wool Processing Technician Level I: Scouring & Carding Focus
Secondary – Maintenance Technician
Do you like to work with your hands and stay in motion throughout the day? Do you like to set goals to challenge yourself in mundane and complex tasks? If so, this job may be a perfect fit for you!
Job Purpose
Mountain Meadow Wool is a family-owned operation that began in 2007 and is nestled in the plains of the Bighorn Mountains in Buffalo, WY. We are a vertically integrated textile mill and one of the few places in the United States where raw wool can be delivered and made into commercial products. MMW has scouring, carding, spinning, dyeing, knitting, sewing, marketing, and retail departments. We are constantly seeking out highly motivated individuals to contribute toward our production and growth. We are dedicated to supporting our employees and local ranchers by providing fulfilling jobs and raising awareness about the historic ranching culture in the American West.
The Wool Processing Technician level I role is an entry-level position within our wool processing team. This position will work on the raw wool side of the mill to perform basic machine maintenance, wash (scour) greasy wool, process (card) clean wool into roving, & occasionally will help pindraft roving to achieve a desired sliver weight. This position is physically demanding and requires 4+ hours of standing at a time and the ability to lift/move 50+ lbs at a time.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test. Candidates must complete drug testing before their first day of work. Failure to pass or complete the required drug screening may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.
Key Responsibilities
At Mountain Meadow Wool, while operating the wool production equipment you will perform the following tasks:
- Learn and adhere to proper safety procedures
- Operating varying equipment on the “raw wool processing” side of the mill to meet and fill production demands
- Work within maintenance department to identify challenges with existing equipment and brainstorm solutions
- Load scouring, carding, & pin drafting machines with wool to move orders based on priority through production in a timely manner
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical breakdowns in equipment
- Use Excel to track and record data and production outputs
- Ensure production meets the quality standards of the mill by continuously checking for material and machine defects
- Unpackage and skirt greasy fiber for scouring preparation and operation
- Pack clean wool into bags for carding & lift clean wool into the carding machine for processing
- At each machine area, record fiber weights and important production information on designated work order forms
- At the end of EVERY shift, keep work space clean by sweeping & wiping down dust/wool that accumulates on and around machines
- Performs other duties as required
Skills and Abilities
- Willingness to learn new skills and work with a team
- Views tasks assigned at work with a production mindset
- Able to work in an occasionally hot, dusty, & physically demanding environment
- Comes to work with a positive attitude
- Problem solve in a self directed manner
- Strong attention to detail
- Curiosity to learn about different fiber types
- Ability to read and follow work order instructions
Required Qualifications
- Must pass a drug test before the 1st day of employment
- GED or High School education equivalent
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Reliable and on-time attendance is an essential function of the position
- At least 18 years of age
- Legal right to work in the US
- Can lift 50 lbs (more with assistance) and stand for 4+ hours at a time
- Preferred-machine tooling or electrical work background
Physical Requirements
1. Standing: Standing/walking approx. 8 hrs. per day 95% of day
2. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 95% of day
3. Lifting: up to 50 lbs. and over with assistance 25% of day
4. Push/Pull/Reach: 10 to 50 lbs. force to push. Reach up to 72”
5. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day
6. Visual Acuity: Read identification labels, complete required forms
7. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand
information. 100% of day
8. Pulmonary: Ability to work in wool dust environment
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- 64 hours of unpaid “flex time” per year while maintaining full-time status
- 2 paid 10-minute breaks per day
- Vacation accrual per hour worked
- 10 paid holidays full-time (5 paid holidays part-time)
- $60/month paid toward AFLAC health insurance policy of choice for full-time
- 24 hours of paid sick leave for full-time (8 hrs paid sick leave for part-time)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
