Finish Machine Technician - 3rd shift - $17.45

Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, is a renowned and respected textile mill located in Valdese, NC. With over 100 years of experience, we manufacture residential and contract textiles, persevering through challenging economic times. We take tremendous pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Valdese Weavers offers a positive, productive, and progressive environment, along with excellent benefits. Job Summary: Operate equipment that applies finish to fabric. Technician 1 has a Material Handler that sews in on the table. Technician 2 shares a material handler between ranges 1 and 2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Finishing range, general office supplies, T frames, buggies, and scissors. Essential Functions: Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards: Follow prescribed formulas to mix chemicals used for finishing. Make sure you have the right finish for the right fabric and that all identifying information matches. Add chemicals at appropriate time, program coaters, load fabric, and operate it according to directions. Monitor range and fabric as the fabric goes through the finishing process. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the chemicals and range. Work with the Exit End Operator to prevent and/or correct problems promptly. Keep a sufficient quantity of chemicals and supplies on hand. Monitor regularly. Maintain good housekeeping. Clean equipment and work area on regular schedule. If applicable to the machine, keep the foamer clean and the soap tank filled to the proper level. Flush out pumps and lines at the end of each shift. Clean or replace spray tips and filters as necessary. Operate equipment properly. Report malfunctions or maintenance concerns to supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned. Work scheduled overtime. Safety: Be sure to follow safe storage, mixing, and disposal instructions according to the material data safety sheets. Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers. Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately. Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards. Maintain 5 S standards.