Weaver - 1st Shift

Position: Weaver - 1st Shift ($14.50/HR)
Do you have a year or more of experience as a weaver or textile machine operating? This may be the job for you.
Weaver
1st shift / 7am to 3:30pm
Starting Pay: $14.50
(after 30 days $15 / about 4 months $15.75-$16.00)

Piedmont / Pelzer, SC Area

Pride Staff Greenville is seeking an experienced Weaver on behalf of our client in Piedmont, SC.
We are searching for an experienced, dependable & knowledgeable Weaver. As a Weaver, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring a set of industrial weaving machines / looms, to produce various webbing products. This is a factory-floor position that requires attention to detail, teamwork, and an understanding of textile weaving functions.
Weaver Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and adjust settings or repair/replace parts on loom if flagged, and document corrective actions.
• Changing filling in loom (replacing empty quill with full quill), and replacing broken yarn ends as they occur. Patrolling and inspecting webbing for misdraws, mis-reeds, and quality.
• Re-threads shuttle at filling out. Flags any and all defects. Responsible for production, efficiency, and quality on assigned looms.
• Returns empty quills from loom to bobbin filling station.
• Ensures sufficient supply of filling at loom.
• Weaver flags and stops off loom for fixer when broke down or making defective material.
• Watches warps and marks loom number on warp out sheet when warp comes off.
• Records information on loom down time sheet when loom is stopped for warp out, breakdown, no mill order, or style change.
• Checks looms for warp tension.
• Performs width, camber, thickness checks as required and records on proper forms.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Use proper safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Understand and follow quality policy and work instructions.

Weaver Qualifications

• Experience as a Weaver is (preferred)
• Experienced Sewers or Textile workers
• Regular, predictable, reliable attendance is required.
• Attention to detail:
  Good vision and focus to spot irregularities and defects in the woven product.
• Manual dexterity:
  Good hand-eye coordination for repairing and threading looms.
• Mechanical aptitude:
  Basic understanding of weaving machinery and the ability to troubleshoot minor problems.
• Stamina:
  Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work ethic:
  Punctual and reliable, with a willingness to learn on the job.

Join Us.
Pride Staff Company Overview
Pride Staff (Greenville location) is a locally-owned staffing & placement firm with a strong reputation as a fun-loving, quality-focused service provider.
Pride Staff is among the highest rated staffing agencies in the area.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $14.50 - $15.00 Per Hour