Summary of primary duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for the maintenance and operation of a creeling machine that weaves textiles. Your role is to load spools of yarn (up to 16 lbs) and thread the yarn through the machine. The threading is complex but the final product is beautiful!

Run the warper at predetermined speed, repair broken yarn ends, remove broken filaments as necessary. Measure warps with circumference tape, wraps full beams with protective paper and secures beam (final product). Fill out beam ticket, record production into daily production reports. Help replace new or different packages of yarn when the machine is being changed over for a new weave. Follow standard safety and housekeeping practices.

You will learn a specialized skill and this position is a great stepping stone for your career with Darlington Fabrics! Ample training will be provided. Safe and Clean work environment. Generous benefits. Friendly and helpful workforce. Progressive rate increases throughout your training.

Work schedule:  3st Shift – 11:PM to 7AM (Shift Premium of $1.20 per hour)

Overtime on weekends is available

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write and understand written directions.
• Able to perform simple arithmetic and basic calculations.
• Able to work independently, and be self-directed.
• Must be able to tie small transfer knots, requiring finger dexterity.
• Will be asked to provide clear and specific feedback on both yarn and machine performance.
• Continuous standing, bending, stretching to feed yarn into the machine and to repair yarn problems.
• Load moderately heavy packages (up to 16 lbs.), some to positions overhead.
• Move and climb portable ladders to reach top positions in creel.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 or better.