Job Objective: Safely perform troubleshooting, diagnostic analysis, repair, and routine maintenance of production equipment following established Standard Operating Procedures. Maintain Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards.
1st Shift: 7am-3pm
3rd Shift: 11pm-7am
Essential Job Functions:
- Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
- Perform diagnostic analysis, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and routine
- maintenance of equipment.
- Make minor adjustments to ensure product meets specifications.
- Restart equipment following shutdown, ensuring proper operation
- Doff loom pancakes and transfer to carts.
- Assist Weavers to Operate set (s) of looms. Repair breaks, draw – in, repair
- smashes, perform style changes, ensure construction conforms to style sheets.
- Notifies appropriate personnel of any incidents or situations that would trigger implementation of the contingency plan
- May perform emergency response duties as required by management
- Move chemicals and or waste within the facility and maintain chemical storge areas in a clean, orderly manner.
- Follows applicable EHS department procedures
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Excellent attendance is required.
- Ability to work overtime as required or requested including extended shifts and
- weekends; overtime will be required
What You Bring (Qualifications):
- Must have mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting. Experience with service and repair of complex production machinery and equipment including electrical and mechanical components a plus.
- Ability to be certified to complete lockout/tagout operations and to complete Hazardous Communications training.
- Ability to be certified to operate a powered industrial trucks.
- Ability to read and interpret dials, gauges, rulers, equipment service manuals, and general instructions.
- Ability to accurately complete paperwork and data entry.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Ability to learn independently including book, web-base and classroom participation.
- Previous textile manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Full-time presence required
- Additional tasks as assigned
Work Environment & Schedule:
- Onsite manufacturing environment with shift-based schedule.
- Hands-on role with equipment operation and team collaboration.
Why Join Our Team:
- Work in a safety-first, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Build valuable technical skills across equipment and processes.
- Defined career path into advanced technician, lead, or specialist roles.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.
Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.
Health and Welfare Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
Time-Off Benefits
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- 13 Paid Company Holidays
Other Benefits and Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Plastics Production: 3 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Somersworth, NH 03878 (Required)
Work Location: In person
