Warp Operator - Warp Knit Textile Manufacturing - Full-time / Part-time

Warp Operator Warp Knit Textile Manufacturing Apex Aridyne - Keeping Textile Jobs in America since 1943 We are seeking a Warp Operator to join us in our Textile Mill in Graham. The environment is fast-paced, and you ll be working with a team of dedicated knitting professionals tohelp you take your textile career to the next level! We will train! We are dedicated to developing textiles that solve business critical problems from an engineering, innovative and performance perspective. We are committed to building a culture that is forward thinking, collaborative and proud, with a sharp focus on customer service and sustained quality. What is a Warp Machine? A warping machine represents the fastest method of producing fabric from yarn. The needles produce parallel rows of loops simultaneously that are interlocked in a zigzag pattern. Fabric is produced in sheet or flat form using one or more sets of warp yarn. The yarns are fed from warp beams to a row of needles extending across the width of the machine. As a Warp Operator you will: * Work in a textile manufacturing setting and be responsible for tending to the warping machines * Understand warping instructions and create reports for each set warped * Patrol warper heads, monitor for quality and make any adjustments needed * Tape out and warp beams on the warper * Change warper s end count for different styles * Perform general maintenance and cleaning of warper and creel (tensioners, reeds, etc.) To perform this job successfully, you will need to be able to: * Handle yarn very delicately * Bend and squat to measure circumference and clean beams at doff (excellent vision is required) * Pick up and change packages up to 30 pounds * Climb a ladder * Lift up to 30 pounds, often while climbing a ladder * Assist in maintaining housekeeping throughout the warping room * Pass pre-employment substance screening and background check If you are energetic, ambitious, and detail-oriented, and are able to perform these tasks we want to make you part of our team. We offer: * Complete on-the-job training * Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and 401(k) * Opportunity for growth and advancement Compensation commensurate with knowledge, skill, and experience. APPLY NOW! About Us: Apex Aridyne / Apex Mills, a U.S. based textile manufacturer, creates customized warp knit fabric solutions. Our far reaching expertise has been achieved by supplying Mesh, Netting, Tricot Knit and Spacer fabrics to an ever expanding array of consumer, industrial and government related industries for over seventy years. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO is the Law. Click here (www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) to view information on your protections under Federal Law from discrimination.
Associated topics: knit, sewing, stitcher, textile