Loom Maintenance Tech 7/ Head Fixer - 1st shift
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What Will I Do In This Role?
- Follow established safe work practices to ensure a safe working environment.
- Rebuild looms needed for repairs
- Make changes such as kit changes for number of spaces
- Rebuild loom as needed for pattern or style changes
- Make necessary adjustments or repairs to start-up new patterns to ensure quality
- Assist other fixers as needed for major breakdowns
- Fill in for fixer as needed
- Help maintain housekeeping
- All other duties assigned
What Skills Do I Need?
- Must have 3-5 years of experience as a Technician 6 to qualify
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be to read and write and be mechanically inclined. Must be able to weave
- Must have communication good skills
- Must be knowledgeable of looms, able to prioritize jobs needing attention.
- Must be efficient and effective\
- Must be able to lift packages of yarn overhead. Must be able to stand the majority of shift and have manual dexterity
- Good organizational skills and must be mechanically inclined
- Must be able to work with other employees
- Works in climate controlled area
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Design Group follows all CDC Guidelines.
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company matching program, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), life insurance, and access to additional employee resources. Contributions for these benefits are a mix of employee-paid, cost-sharing, and company-paid. We also provide paid time off plans, including vacation, holidays, and family leave options. For more information and detailed plan descriptions, please visit the Employee Portal.
Our application window remains open until the position is filled, without a specific closing date.
Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other non-merit based factors.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, dedicated to recruiting and retaining a talented, varied workforce. We integrate diversity into our products, marketing, and partnerships. Internally, we promote diversity through initiatives like employee referral programs, creating a well-rounded and inclusive workplace.