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Weaver (Rapier)
Burlington ITG-Cordova, NC
Full-Time
52 days ago

Patrols weaving machines, inspects woven cloth, repair warp, filling & certain mechanical stops, reports mechanical malfunctions to weave machine technician.

 

Authorized Training Period: 14 weeks (must be assigned full set for min. 60 days after qualifying before given piece sets) 

Requirements

-Must be able to stand 7+ hours on concrete floor, with approximately 60 minutes for breaks & personal time.

-Must be able to travel over an area of approximately 60'x200' an average of once every 10 minutes

-Must occasionally climb on loom to draw in on 220 looms

-Must be able to take direction/communicate in weave environment, and be able to hear prontow & tugger warning signals at a distance of 10 ft.

-Must be able to use reed hook & scissors to draw ends through drops, harness & reed approximately 50" from front to back of loom.

-Must be able to see & draw ends through drops, harnes,, heddles & dents in reed, & be able to detect quality defects. Color vision required. Must have a minimum of 20/35 close up vision & mid-range.

-Must be able to bend/stoop to pull ends from under warp for repair when necessary.

-Must wear hearing protection & closed-toed shoes, no jewelry, & hair below shoulder length must be pulled back & pinned up when in production area.

-Must be able to read & write

-Must be a qualified weaver

-Preffered high school graduate with smashing experience

-Must be able to work assigned schedule & shift with minimal absences.

-Must be able to work in a cool, damp, environment. 

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