Job Title Weavers-Scranton, PA

Job Summary:

We are looking for a LOOM Technician

We will fully train the right person on the job.

• Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.

• Thread fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.

• Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.

• Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.

• Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.

• Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.

• Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.

• Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.

• Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.

• Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.

• Program electronic equipment.

• Set up, or set up and operate textile machines that perform textile processing and manufacturing operations such as winding, twisting, knitting, weaving, bonding, or stretching.

• Install, level, and align machine components such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, or needles to set up machinery for operation.

• Record information about work completed and machine settings

• Repair or replace worn or defective needles and other components, using hand tools.

• Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, or grease guns.

• Adjust frames, machine heating mechanisms, tensions, and speeds to produce specified products.

• Troubleshooting LOOMs

• PLC knowledge

   

Willing to train, but must have some mechanical knowledge

Shift Differential and Great benefits package including time off.

Contact Jim Calvey @ 570-207-7000 ext. 424

Or by email jimc@advtextile.com