Warp Support Associate
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
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Kingsley Plant Warp Services Senior Operator
POSITIONREPORTS TO:
Production Manager or PI over Warp Services
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Warp Services Team supports the weaving department by hauling warps, tying warps, and hanging new patterns. The team also works to repair or eliminate warp yarn quality issues. The Warp Services Associate works closely with the team to ensure weave machine downtime is held to a minimum. The Warp Services Senior Operator typically works on a rotating 8‑hour shift.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Hang Patterns
- Tie In New Warps
- Haul warps to and from weaving department
- Lease warps
- Pull over warps
- Clean Out Machines
- Maintain equipment
- Anything else as instructed by management
- Able to stand and work for up to 8 hours
- Must be able to move around job for entire shift
- Able to tie knots and draw ends to IE target times
- Able to safely operate powered warp trucks and tuggers
- Able to rotate with shift schedule
- Ability to read and write and follow directions
- Good communication skills
- Basic math skills
Must have the ability to stand up to 8 hours/day replacing beams and patterns on the weaving machine. 90% of day
Ability to sit down for hour long communications meeting. 5% of day
Must be able to move around a 316,000 sq. ft. weaving facility with concrete floors to get to supplies, equipment, and to perform elements of job. 90% of day
Must be able to mount tuggers and warp trucks to transport warps and patterns. Require a step up of ten inches to the tugger bed. Ability to step up and down off warp trucks and weaving platforms which are 10" and 5" off the ground. 40% of day
Must be able to lift supplies which may weigh up to 36 lbs. 20% of day
Must be able to reach 48" to grasp ends which require smashing and to draw them through the heddles drop wires and reed. Up to 45% of day
Must have the ability to push against warp beams to move them onto and off transports which weigh up to 2100 pounds. 10% of day
Ability to read and understand tickets, lot cards, computer screen or any written instructions. Ability to detect mixed yarn. Ability to identify what is running, and properly match tickets. Ability to spot defects in yarn, draw ends correctly, read draw graphs. 40% of day
Must be able to bend and stoop to use pull over devices and to remove waste from replaced beam. 10% of day
Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements. Must be able to hear power equipment operating in work area. Ability to work in high noise production environment, wear approved ear protection and Steel toe safety shoes. This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This role regularly works around moving mechanical parts and material handling equipment. 100% of day
Ability to follow defined break schedule. Regular…
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