What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loom Technician - Lavonia (3rd Shift - 11:00pm - 7:00am position at Fenner Dunlop?
Fenner Dunlop, a Michelin Group company, designs and manufactures the widest range of bulk material handling conveyor belts in the world. We strive to be the premier provider of the safest and most reliable conveyor belting and services to a variety of heavy industrial markets such as coal mining, hard rock mining, sand, gravel, wood handling, power generation, pulp and paper. Fenner Dunlop provides North American made belting, manufactured at our facilities located throughout the United States and Canada. For over 150 years, Fenner Dunlop has researched, designed, developed, manufactured, and tested its conveyor belting products, supporting nearly any type of conveyor application, and providing the right solutions to protect conveyor system investments in the harshest conveying environments.
Job Purpose
- Insure all looms are operating at peak performance and per manufacturing specification. Perform all operational maintenance on looms, general machine repair, machine setup and general operation.
Primary Duties
- Identify the different types, ply and denier of yarns used to supply the creel and filling yarns for manufacturing fabric.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair weaving looms in accordance with proper preventive maintenance procedures according to schedule.
- Perform preventative maintenance and lubrication on machinery and /or equipment according to schedule. Replace bearings and seals.
- Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of looms during production. Work with Operators to troubleshoot and repair flagged looms.
- Enter data in Epicor for record keeping and proper scheduling. Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Keep designated MRO supply area clean and organized.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance service and request replacement parts.
- Set up looms with the proper beam layout, creels, and let-off system and install proper pattern for woven fabric. Prepare loom for set up team.
- Complete and sign all required documents in the Job Traveler.
- Use proper Lockout Tagout procedures during any activity such as repairing, adjusting, lubricating or cleaning equipment.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 5S procedure, rules, and regulations. Stage work area for the organization of proper materials needed during the shift.
- Maintain a good attendance record and adhere to the Attendance Policy. Adhere to Company Handbook, policies, and procedures.
- Perform any other task deemed necessary.
Secondary Duties
- Follow all operating and safety procedures at all times.
- Alert Management of any unsafe condition such as chemical spill and/or airborne contaminates.
- Review machinery and assess and/or recommend for improvement of function or efficiency of machinery and equipment in the plant.
- Assist other members as needed. Assist in training other team members.
Scope of Responsibility
- Responsible for maintenance and repairs of 32 looms as part of a 3 person team.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous weaving experience
Preferred Experience
- 2 years Loom Technician experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Decision Making
- Detail Oriented
- Flexible & Adpatable
- Interpersonal, Organizational, and Mechanical Skills
- Leadership Abilities
- Machine Operations
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Use of Hand Tools
- Verbal Communications
- Work Independently
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays
- Frequent manual dexterity
- Routinely stand, squat, and/or work in confined spaces
- Exposures to hazards
- Visual acuity
- Work in varying physical conditions
