Job Summary:

The weaver is responsible for the operation of 13-23 weaving machines. The individual creels and threads various yams through metal devices on the loom to create a woven fabric.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The individual lifts cones of yam which weigh between 8-25lbs and places them on a creel rack. The individual will be on his/her feet for the twelve hour shift except for breaks. The individual has to pull cones of yarn off racks hourly and reaches across the loom to locate and repair yarn breaks frequently. The individual will push-pull a creel rack or cone rack to reposition it. The individual is walking from machine to machine during the shift. The person has to step up onto a catwalk attached to the loom. The individual has to be able to distinguish between colors since various colors of yarn are used. Also the loom indicator lights; yellow, blue and red, require the ability to distinguish colors. The individual has to pass a hearing test since the weaving area is a high noise area requiring ear-protection. Verbal communication with shift foreman and co-workers is necessary in the work area. Since a break in yarn occurs frequently, rethreading the yarn is necessary. The individual should be a minimum height of 5'0" in order to complete this task. The individual places cones of yarn on a creel rack and repairs yarn break outs on the loom. The individual has to be a self-starter since he will be assigned 13-23 machines. The individual has to respond to the various loom indicator lights and repair the yarn break in a timely manner to meet production requirements. The individual will be required to decide when and how to correct a yarn break out and when and how to set up the creel rack. These activities are done constantly. The individual is required to make various quality control checks hourly and correct as required in order to meet production demands.

Experience/Education Requirements:

High School Graduate with the ability to read and write. No computer skills required.

Other Requirements:

The individual should have a previous machinery work background or an interest to work with mac inery. The individual needs to be aware that he/she will be on his/her feet for the entire 12-hour shift which requires being in good physical condition. The individual should have a previous work record and no accidents since he/she will be working ar und a lot of machinery and moving machine parts.