Beaming Operator
lycra companyWaynesboro, VA
Beaming Operator
lycra companyWaynesboro, VASenior L5
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherTextile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersTextile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Broadwoven Fabric MillsFiber, Yarn, and Thread MillsCut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
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The LYCRA Company is a premier supplier of differentiated fiber products from a global manufacturing base with assets in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore. Our Apparel business works with leading consumer brands, retailers and fabric mills all over the world to leverage our innovative ingredient brand fibers including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, THERMOLITE® fabric, SUPPLEX® fabric and TACTEL® fiber. The LYCRA Company is a leading supplier in the global apparel markets including ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, outdoor and career apparel.
Location:
Waynesboro, VA, USAThe Beaming Operator positions encompasses driving and owning the production in our beaming area. The employee in this role must: Be motivated and able to multi-task Collaborate and demonstrate teamwork continuously and with multiple capabilities Safely and responsibly run warpers, creeling, and performing OAM tasks related to basic maintenance of the warperA Day in the Life Typically Includes:12-hour daytime shifts, including weekends and holidays. Commitment to a high standard of Environmental, Health and Safety practices Active participation in improvement initiatives around productivity and quality Being open and active to learning and growing your awareness of the company’s business philosophy Completing tasks with minimal supervision Teamwork, collaboration and adaptability to changing work environment and business needs Managing the warpers and associated equipment Providing support to the area for machine checks, start-up and shut down of equipment, checking quality of yarn, product release, and disposition Adjusting/repairing/changing essential machine components
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Willing and able to work 12-hour shifts (day based) which include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary
- Willing and able to work in a manufacturing plant setting
- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 7 days a week
- Must pass a physical abilities test
The ability to:sit, stand (up to 5 hours), walk (up to 4 hours), bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder levelwork in elevated placesclimb stairswork indoorswork in a noisy environmentfrequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 poundsfrequently push/pull up to 100 poundsfrequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 20 pounds
See very fine thread lines, and gauge depth perception
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Waynesboro, VA
Occupation
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other
Industry
Broadwoven Fabric Mills
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