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3rd Shift Slasher Operator
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What they do
A Textile Machine Operator may set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators. They may set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles; knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
$39,209 / year median in North Carolina
-6% projected decline
Job Description
The slasher operator is a customer of warping and supplier to the weaving and entering departments. The operator is responsible for producing the highest quality warps, while running efficiently. He/she will mix size according to formula while also making sure that temperature and time requirements have been met. He/she will set machines, make adjustments when need, and monitor the machine throughout the slashing process and also handle and transport materials (e.g., beams). Slasher operator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of his/her machine at all times, following weekly TPM cleaning and audit schedule, and using the lock out tag out program. He/she will complete all paperwork and computer-based information systems. Maintain all records according to ISO
•AS9100 standards.
Requirements:
- Basic math abilities for calculating materials needed
- General computer knowledge
- Able to use material handling equipment (hoist, hand jack)
- Must pass slasher pre-hire test
Must be able to work in a tight, confined area without damaging yarn JPS Composite Materials (JPS, www.jpscm.com) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. The company's materials are found in a multitude of composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles as well as electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience in our markets and is the primary supplier of these products in North America. The corporate headquarters are in Anderson, SC with manufacturing facilities located in North and South Carolina.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
- 401K with company match
- Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Corporate Discount Program
- Opportunities to thrive within the company
- Quarterly Bonus opportunities
- Referral and Retention Bonuses
Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches The slasher operator is a customer of warping and supplier to the weaving and entering departments. The operator is responsible for producing the highest quality warps, while running efficiently. He/she will mix size according to formula while also making sure that temperature and time requirements have been met. He/she will set machines, make adjustments when need, and monitor the machine throughout the slashing process and also handle and transport materials (e.g., beams). Slasher operator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of his/her machine at all times, following weekly TPM cleaning and audit schedule, and using the lock out tag out program. He/she will complete all paperwork and computer-based information systems. Maintain all records according to ISO
•AS9100 standards.
Requirements:
- Basic math abilities for calculating materials needed
- General computer knowledge
- Able to use material handling equipment (hoist, hand jack)
- Must pass slasher pre-hire test
Must be able to work in a tight, confined area without damaging yarn JPS Composite Materials (JPS, www.jpscm.com) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. The company's materials are found in a multitude of composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles as well as electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience in our markets and is the primary supplier of these products in North America. The corporate headquarters are in Anderson, SC with manufacturing facilities located in North and South Carolina.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
401K with company match
Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Corporate Discount Program
Opportunities to thrive within the company
Quarterly Bonus opportunities
Referral and Retention Bonuses
Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches