While working safely, the weaver will produce first quality fabric, documenting all defects and malfunctions on the loom maintenance technician card. Each weaver is assigned a set of looms to operate efficiently. Duties and responsibilities include starting looms, repairing yarn breaks, inspecting, flagging looms for defects, and constantly cycling warp alleys. Other responsibilities include changing yarn bobbins when they run out, making sure the bobbin has an identification label, and removing any non-conforming yarn, using a reject bobbin sticker. Maintains open communication with other weavers, management, and technical team. Maintains all records according to ISO standards.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Weaving first quality fabric

Must be able to prioritize.

Must be able to handle the stress of a production environment

Must work with a sense of urgency.

Starting looms, repairing yarn breaks, and filling changes while maintaining efficiency standard.

Constant patrolling, inspections, and flagging defects

Maintaining warp back and filling maintenance

Maintain all records according to ISO standards

Only Supply Issued reed hooks will be used

Requirements

Must be able to prioritize.

Must be able to handle the stress of a production environment

Must work with a sense of urgency.

Starting looms, repairing yarn breaks, and filling changes while maintaining efficiency standard.

Constant patrolling, inspections, and flagging defects

Maintaining warp back and filling maintenance

Maintain all records according to ISO standards

Only Supply Issued reed hooks will be used

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 Bonuses
• Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches

Must be able to prioritize.

Must be able to handle the stress of a production environment

Manufacturing experience preferred

Must work with a sense of urgency

Starting looms, repairing yarn breaks, and filling changes while maintaining efficiency standard

Constant patrolling, inspections, and flagging defects