Weaver - Machine Operator

General Overview of AstenJohnson Employee Benefits: 401(k) with company contribution of $75/week Holidays and vacation pay Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans for employees and their dependents Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements available Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and scholarship program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Weaver is responsible for processing products through efficient and safe use of the Weaving Equipment during his/her shift. Essential Duties: Must be able to follow the SOP's and production ticket technical specifications to insure product quality. Possess a mechanical aptitude. Ability to understand and troubleshoot routine problems with materials and equipment. Work efficiently with a focus on continuous improvement. Required Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiple, divide and measure up to 1/16". Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Required Mindset: Promote safety and good housekeeping practices. Positive attitude and team player mentality. Must be a self-starter who is accurate, precise, and takes pride in their workmanship. Education/Experience/Certification: Must have high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experienced in the operations of textile equipment, to include Jaeger looms and other weaving loom equipment (example: canister warpers). Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:  Ability to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, bend, reach and move about the facility for 8 hours per day. Ability to lift 15 lbs. and push up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is below 90db in most areas.