This position is responsible for efficiently operating, repairing and troubleshooting issues with weaving looms. Individuals in this role are expected to consistently meet quality and production targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates multiple looms simultaneously in manner that keeps pace with demand and meets acceptable production targets.
• Monitors looms continuously and makes adjustment to ensure fabric produced meets all quality and customer specifications.
• Maintains materials during product runs including changing filler bobbins and cutting thread.
• Identifies and repairs machine malfunctions and troubleshoots problems that arise including single end breaks and smashes.
• Inspects fabric to detect, flag and prevent defects and requests proper support as needed.
• Properly labels and identifies materials that are being processed.
• Completes all required quality checks including pick counts and by using variety of measuring devices.
• Raises quality issues and records NCRs, as required
• Completes quality documentation such as control charts.
• Enters data into the ERP system
• Follows and understands Barrday quality specifications in daily tasks.
• Ensures 5S and lean philosophies are practiced and sustained in daily activities.
• Keeps all equipment and work areas clean and well maintained and left in excellent condition for next shift.
• Works in a manner that promotes a safe environment and deals with unsafe issues immediately.
• Other duties as assigned, including cross training within department and other areas of plant.

Key Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing production environment; textile experience an asset.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time and multiple priorities efficiently.
• Precise manual dexterity is required.
• Ability to speak and read instructions competently in English.
• Competent math skills particularly as related to measurement.
• Dependable, effective team player willing to cross train and take on new duties.
• Excellent attention to detail and safety.
• Must commit to the assigned work schedule and work overtime as required.
• Moving, bending, pushing and lifting capability up to 40 lbs.
• Basic knowledge and comfortable using computers to input simple data.
• Must adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing setting
• Moderate to high noise levels at time (personalized protective equipment and testing provided)
• Continuous periods of standing and walking required
• Considerable lifting and loading (with assistance of appropriate tools and machines)
• May include cutting and the use of sharp tools

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