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PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Repairs mechanical malfunctions on flagged looms, starts up new creels and performs scheduled preventive maintenance work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.	*	Repairs looms as flagged by weaver or inspector.
2.	*	Patrols looms to detect problems.
3.	*	Performs preventive maintenance.
4.		Performs weaver job when required.
5.	*	Perform rapier head inspections
6.	*	Perform feathered edge checks
7.	*	Check and replace rapier cutters as needed
8.	*	Perform hot melt unit checks
9.	*	Enter repair and set-up data into LDMS system
10.		Responsible for general housekeeping in the assigned area
11.		Observe all plant and company safety rules.
12.		Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager, Supervisor or Process Engineer.

* The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Essential functions are designated with an asterisk in the Job Responsibilities Section.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma as defined by company policy or GED. Must have been previously qualified as a weaver. Must successfully complete requirements for industrial truck license. Must have taken and scored at least in the 50 percentile on the Bennett's Mechanical Comprehension Test.

ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY RISK REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent contact with carbon, fly, binder, size, oil, safety solvent, greases, oils, etc. May be required to wear eye protection, gloves, protective clothing in performance of certain tasks. Annual audiogram or as required by Company policy. Hearing protection as required in posted areas in the plant. Must follow all safety rules including but not limited to lockout/tagout, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

			ACTIVITY		FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
(	x	)	STANDING	-	7-8 hours per 8 hour shift on concrete floor.
(	x	)	SITTING	-	As required to perform maintenance on lower level of machine (depends on nature of problems and may be up to 6 hours/8 hour shift.
(	x	)	MOVING	-	Randomly investigates problems of looms, patrols loom operation on assigned set approximately 8 times/8 hour shift, correcting malfunctions. Moves between machines spaced as close as 18" apart. Secures, transports disassembled/replacement loom parts.
(	x	)	CLIMBING	-	As required to reach upper levels of weaving machine, using stepladder.
(	x	)	LIFTING	-	Lifting disassembled/replacement loom parts weighing up to 80 pounds, (Assistance required for lifting over 50 lbs.) Lifting is done randomly.
(	x	)	PUSHING/PULLING	-	Pushing/Pulling to transport tools/equipment carts to loom. Align/reinstall machine parts, may require 2 people. Must be able to requisition/transport supply parts from supply area (carts available).
(	x	)	REACHING	-	Must be able to reach through 3 body zones all around body. Secures tools to reach small enclosed loom areas to service a loom.
(	x	)	VISUAL ACUITY	-	Minimum 20/40 corrected distance and 20/30 corrected near vision.
(	x	)	BENDING/STOOPING	-	Bend approx. 75-100 times per shift. Squat to floor level approx. 15-20 times per shift. May require lying on floor to work beneath loom.
(	x	)	HEARING & SPEAKING	-	As needed to communicate.
(	x	)	OTHER	-	Align and reinstall machine parts, may require 2 people on some jobs.

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