CARD TECHNICIAN
Parkdale Mills
Sanford, NC
- Oversee and direct all employees assigned to the Carding Department with the purpose of assuring quality and safety while maximizing production.
- Responsible for all maintenance activities of Carding Department equipment including but not limited to cleaning, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment repairs, and installations to minimize downtime.
- Coordinate employee training to ensure quality and production standards are achieved.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
- Maintain Carding Department equipment to minimize production interruptions.
- Assist the shift Supervisor in evaluating the performance of the Carding Department.
- Coordinate training of employees to ensure quality and production standards are achieved.
- Provide technical guidance to Plant Management related to Carding Department.
- Perform analysis of equipment to solve problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure that all shift-required documentation is completed in a timely manner.
- Works with all shift personnel to ensure that individuals are adhering to Company's Carding specifications and policies.
- Work with all shifts to minimize waste.
- Develop and delivery of consistent SOP's to ensure proper maintenance and utilization of carding equipment.
- Participate in meetings to solve problems and facilitate communication.
- Special projects as assigned
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum three years maintenance department experience.
EDUCATION
- High school graduate or GED required
SKILLS
- Fast paced work environment. Must be able to multi-task
- Visually inspects parts; adequate hearing
- Dexterity for handling small parts and tools in tight spaces
- Sufficient strength for handling larger parts and tools
- Pushing, pulling, reaching above/at/below shoulder, standing, stooping, crouching, bending, walking, crawling, kneeling, carrying, and lifting 10-100 lbs.
- Able to work utilizing safety glasses, steel-toed work shoes, uniform and hearing protection
- Able to climb steps and ladders
- Subjected to loud noises, vibrations, hardworking surfaces, lubricants and chemicals, fumes, dirt and inherent hazards of mechanic work
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
- Advanced knowledge of Carding Machine Operation and the ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently.
- Able to exercise sound judgment in highly complex situations.
- Able to communicate across all levels of the organization.
- Capable of extended hours and being on call.
- Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Familiarity with OSHA and safety requirements.
- Ability to maintain confidentially of information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- See Job Analysis Document
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
- Reports to: Assistant Plant Manager
- Directly Supervises: None
- Indirectly Supervises: None
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Carding, Quality, and Warehouse Personnel, Swab Operators, Utility, Human Resources, and Plant Management
- External: Equipment and Fiber Representatives