Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and has been in business for over 100 years. As one of the largest woven textile mills in the world, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers. 2nd and 3rd shift do receive a shift premium of $1.00. We offer a $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks in which you miss no time, not including our shutdown periods. This bonus would provide an extra $0.62 to your hourly rate.

Job Summary:

Keep slasher running to provide the warps needed for the weaving process.

Essential Functions:

Perform the following duties according to

ISO 9001

work instructions and standards: Operate slasher at assigned speed. Help creel slasher count and lay ends in comb. Lease and doff warps. Tag for identification. Report stops, bad warps, and yarn problems to the supervisor. Doff warps short on breakouts. Keep correct or assigned tension on warps. Get tails at first, middle, and end of each warp and match shade changes. Check size for correct percentage of solids. Maintain personal work habits, which meet the demands and stresses of the job. Meet deadlines and production quotas. Get along with co-workers. Follow instructions. Work scheduled overtime. Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals. Clean size kettles at the end of week or on formula changes. Dump old size and clean filters every twenty-four (24) hours. Maintain housekeeping and keep waste in assigned areas. Blow off slasher and motors each week on stop off. Keep overhead blown off as needed. Assist in cleaning beam storage areas as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety:

Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers. Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately. Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards

Qualifications:

Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others. Basic reading, writing and math skills Experience as a Machine Operator Assistant.