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PrideStaff

Weaver - 1st Shift ($14.50/HR)

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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.

$38,453 / year median in South Carolina

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Do you have a year or more of experience as an industrial weaver or textile machine operator? Are you a dependable, detail-oriented manufacturing professional with the manual dexterity to handle complex machinery and fine yarn threading? If you are looking for a stable 1st-shift role with a proven track record of quick wage increases and long-term growth potential, this opportunity in the Piedmont/Pelzer area is the perfect career move for you!
  • Weaver (Textile Machine Operator) 1st Shift / Mon
  • Fri / 7:00am
  • 3:30pm
Starting Pay:
$14.50 /per hr (Increases to $15.00 after 30 days, and jumps to $15.75
  • 16.00 at approximately 4 months!) Piedmont / Pelzer, SC Area
  • PrideStaff
  • Greenville is seeking an experienced, dependable, and knowledgeable Weaver for a leading textile manufacturer for our customer in the Piedmont/Pelzer, SC area .
In this vital factory-floor role, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining a designated set of industrial weaving machines and looms to produce high-quality webbing products. This position requires deep manufacturing focus, exceptional attention to detail, a strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to team safety and production efficiency. Weaver Essential Duties & Responsibilities include: Your main responsibility is the continuous, efficient operation of assigned industrial looms , ensuring all woven products meet strict quality standards and width specifications.
Loom Operation:
Monitor and operate a designated set of weaving machines, ensuring high production efficiency and structural fabric quality.
Material Management:
Change filling in the loom by replacing empty quills with full quills, re-thread shuttles at filling out, and maintain a sufficient supply of filling at your station.
Quality Inspections:
Continuously patrol and inspect moving webbing for quality defects, misdraws, and mis-reeds; flag and stop the loom immediately if defects or breakdowns occur.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnose basic mechanical issues, adjust loom settings, and repair or replace parts when flagged, carefully documenting all corrective actions.
Yarn Maintenance:
Quickly spot and replace broken yarn ends as they occur; check looms regularly for proper warp tension.
Data Tracking:
Record critical metrics on the loom downtime sheet during warp outs, breakdowns, style changes, or missing mill orders; mark loom numbers on the warp out sheet when warps come off.
Precision Testing:
Perform routine width, camber, and thickness checks on products and record data on the proper quality forms.
Safety & Housekeeping:
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment while strictly following all quality policies and safety procedures.
Weaver Qualifications include:
Required Experience:
1+ years of experience working as an industrial Weaver, experienced sewer, or textile machine operator is highly preferred.
Manufacturing Background:
Strong history of working on active factory and industrial floors with a solid understanding of manufacturing paces and safety compliance.
Manual Dexterity:
Exceptional hand-eye coordination and steady hands for the intricate task of repairing and threading looms. Attention to
Detail:
Excellent vision and focus to quickly spot tiny irregularities, misalignments, or defects in the moving woven product.
Mechanical Aptitude:
A basic understanding of weaving machinery operations with the capacity to troubleshoot minor operational problems.
Physical Stamina:
Physical capability to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive manual tasks throughout a full 8-hour shift.
Reliability:
Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is an absolute requirement for this client.
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PrideStaff Company Overview PrideStaff (Greenville location) is a locally-owned staffing & placement franchise with a strong reputation as a fun-loving, quality-focused service provider. PrideStaff is among the highest-rated staffing agencies in the area.
Compensation / Pay
Rate (Up to): $14.50
  • $15.
00 Per Hour