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Fabric Development Maintenance Mechanic in QUAKERTOWN, Pennsylvania

This employer will be on-site conducting interviews at our Multi-Industry Job Fair which will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Trolley Barn Public Market, 116 E. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951.  The Job Fair hours are 9:00 AM -- 11:30 AM.  For more information on the Multi-Industry Job Fair, please contact Jessica Peterson at jpeterson@buckscounty.org.

This position sets up the loom and maintains the working order of the loom, this position is located in the Production Plant.

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

Tasks and Work Activities

  • Set up loom per specific job sheet.
  • Perform required preventive maintenance on looms.
  • Tie warp down.
  • Adjust loom settings to achieve fabric requirements outlined on job sheet.
  • Prepared start up sample for quality inspection.
  • Make sure all yarn, loom parts and various equipment are put away when not in use.
  • Check looms for any issues or items that may affect fabric quality.
  • Ensure quality requirements are being met, both for specific job as well as AS9100 quality requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
  • Support and provide input to the AS9100 quality system through document development and revisions and support audits both internal and external.
  • Perform visual inspections of work area and finished set up.
  • Communicating with Supervisors -- Providing necessary information to supervisors regarding any issues regarding the set up or looms.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • English Language -- Demonstrates oral and written comprehension and expression of the English language. Demonstrates reading comprehension with knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words; rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Active listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

  • Indoors -- This position is located in the Production Plant.
  • The typical work day is standing for long periods of time.
  • Employee must be able to bend, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Duration of a Typical Work Week -- This position is a four (4) day work week consisting of ten (10) hours per day.

Work Styles

  • Importance of Being Accurate -- This job requires a high level of accuracy with an attention to details. Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Integrity -- Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Cooperation -- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility -- Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
  • Dependability -- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Independence -- Job requires developing the ability to get things done with little or no supervision.
  • Initiative -- Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges as assigned.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions -- This position requires face-to-face discussions with plant personnel., engineers, and supervisors.
  • Self-Control -- Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
  • Stress Tolerance -- Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Benefit Con itions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused.
  • Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes.

Benefits:

  • 401(k).
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Referral program.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Health insurance.

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift.
  • Day shift.
  • Monday to Friday.
  • Night shift.

Experience:

  • Maintenance Mechanic: 2 years (Required).
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