Loom Technician

Role and Essential Functions:

• This position is responsible for setting up and keeping our looms in working order to ensure we meet our customer’s needs. Minimal overnight travel needed for training purposes.
• Model exceptional safety behavior and encourage it in others.
• Models positive work ethic through solid attendance and promptness.
• Consistently produce products of outstanding quality.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be detail oriented, demonstrate problem solving.
• Maintain housekeeping of looms and workstation at exceptional level according to 5S requirements.
• Participate in CAPA meetings to assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions regarding weaving.
• Work toward quarterly team goals related to efficiency, 5S, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work hours based on the need of the business.
• Act as a work and personal character role model for others.
• Encourage teamwork and accountability for others.
• Act as a resource for assistance and knowledge related to job duties.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The weaving technician should have experience in:

• Weaving machine set- up and style change. Experience with Dornier Rapier Weaving machines preferred.
• The ability to diagnose and repair major breakdown issues including harness drives and electromechanical clutch/brake system.
• Experience with dobby weaving operation with multiple weft insertions.
• Knowledge of fabric design and formation including the calculation of reed and warp constructions.
• The ability to read mechanical drawings of machine parts and all related gauges and machine specific tools and accessories.
• Experience with software installation, machine configuration, pattern designs.

The Weaving technician should have a strong sense of urgency to complete style changes and other tasks in a safe and efficient manner while working in a team environment with weavers and other support staff.

Note: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SAATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SAATI is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• This is a first shift position. Are you willing to work Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm?
• This position is not budgeted for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship. Please confirm you have the right to work in the United States without Sponsorship.
• Do you have weaving machine experience?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20