Senior Machine Operator

The Quality Facilitator supports plant quality objectives by monitoring processes, facilitating compliance to quality standards, investigating defects, and partnering with operations to drive continuous improvement. This role serves as a key link between production, maintenance, and quality to ensure products meet internal and customer requirements.

• Perform weaving operations across all machine and product types
• Perform smashing operations across all machine and product types
• Complete re-reed processes for all applicable machine and product types
• Provide relief and breaks for associates as assigned
• Conduct draw checks to verify correct setup and alignment
• Perform tieback checks to ensure proper execution and quality standards
• Complete DTM inspections using tablet technology across various product lines
• Conduct style change checks to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Scan and distribute documentation via email as required
• Prepare and distribute speed letters as needed
• Identify and correct bad warps to maintain product quality
• Properly straighten ends on creel weaving machines
• Perform warper creel quality checks
• Clean contaminated or dirty filling material
• Identify and repair S and Z streak defects
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with all associates to resolve quality or process issues
• Investigate and respond to PPI quality calls after 5:00 PM and on weekends, as needed
• Follow established reaction plans to make timely and appropriate quality decisions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Quality control experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or textile experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read production instructions, quality specifications, and safety documents.
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and email

• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift.
• Must be able to obtain 1st responder certification within 6 months of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Standing or walking for 12 hours or more per shift.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing or seated) during equipment operation.
• Ability to move/traverse the production floor, including accessing creel areas, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift and carry production materials (spools, bobbins, resin containers, waste packages), typically up to 50 lbs.
• Stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and occasional ladder/platform climbing.
• Ability to operate machine controls, touchscreens, tools, and adjustments requiring fine motor skills.
• Ability to sustain repetitive motions during extended production runs.
• Ability to visually inspect products, monitor displays, and identify nonconforming conditions.
• Ability to tolerate heat, temperature variations, and abnormal environmental conditions typical of manufacturing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed primarily on the production floor, near moving machinery and ongoing process lines.
• Noise levels vary; hearing protection may be required.
• Exposure to fibers, lint, dust, and particulates typical of textile operations.
• Exposure to heat from extrusion zones and fluctuating seasonal temperatures.
• Work may involve tight/confined areas, ladder use, and navigating around machinery.
• Required use of PPE: safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and other items per task area.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.