Weaving Technician

ATEX Technologies was created with the medical device manufacturer in mind. By weaving together state-of-the-art textile manufacturing and cutting-edge engineering, we bring innovative, reliable, and precise implantable medical components to market.

Our founder recognized the urgent need for high-quality textiles created exclusively for use in implantable medical devices, provided by an organization competent to support the demanding regulatory and quality requirements to which its customers adhere. ATEX engineers novel implantable medical textile components in a highly controlled environment with adherence to the strictest quality standards. We have invested heavily in validating mistake-proofing systems that mitigate risk and reduce the likelihood of errors and rework profoundly.

At ATEX, we believe that the best relationships are built around showing mutual respect and support. Our company embraces an unwavering commitment to innovative ideas, ethical practices, and perseverance.

Responsibilities:

• Places fiber and yarn packages on machine and draws them through appropriate guides and tensioners.
• Monitors machine operation to detect broken threads of yarn, the evenness of warp tension and the quality of output.
• Removes completed garments and lengths of fabric from machine.
• Examine looms to determine causes of stoppage, such as warp, filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
• Remove / mark defects in cloth.
• Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
• Thread yarn and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving and other processes.
• Set up and operate machines; check and adjust beam tensions, harnesses, heddles, reeds.
• Assist with or perform style changes according to customer specifications.
• Start machines, monitor operations, and adjust as needed.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and repair any machinery issues.
• Record information about work completed and machine settings as needed.
• Communicate with co-workers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
• Stop machines when specified yardages have been met.
• May be asked to study guides, loom patterns, samples, charts, specification sheets or communicate with management or designers to determine setup requirements.
• Notify management of mechanical / electrical malfunctions.
• Assist in other areas within the Weaving operation as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15