Warper Operator

Job Description

Warper Operator – JPS Composite Materials

JPS Composite Materials, a leading manufacturer of high-performance fabrics for aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets, is seeking a Warper Operator. With over 60 years of experience, JPS is the primary supplier of these critical products in North America, contributing to applications such as aircraft interiors, radomes, ballistic protection, and electronic sensors.

Job Summary

The Warper Operator is responsible for safely producing section sets of warps according to specific style, width, and pattern requirements, utilizing a warper yardage chart. This role involves meticulous attention to detail, operational expertise, and adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Warp Production: Safely produce section sets of warps, referring to the warper yardage chart to determine required yardage and number of section beams based on style, width, and pattern.
• Creel Management: After creel is hung, perform tasks such as adding, cutting, blending in ends, and threading the eye board. Pull over and start new creels.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct tension checks and assess section beam hardness to ensure product quality. Select and adjust swing combs as needed, based on end count.
• Data Management & Reporting: Record warper data and production information daily, utilizing warper down time codes.
• Maintenance & Cleaning: Clean section beams and the warper, strictly adhering to the TPM cleaning and audit schedule.
• Operational Support: Doff the warper and assist with hanging new creels.
• Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with production planning and creelers.
• Cross-functional Knowledge: Be knowledgeable of creeler duties to ensure seamless operations.
• Compliance: Maintain all records in accordance with ISO AS9100 standards.
• Other Duties: Perform other assigned duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to work effectively in a tight, confined area without damaging yarn.

About JPS Composite Materials

JPS Composite Materials (www.jpscm.com) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. We are a leading manufacturer of high-performance fabrics, supplying critical materials to the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. Our products are integral to composite matrix applications found in:

• Commercial aircraft interiors
• Radomes for commercial and military aircraft
• Ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles
• Electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antennas

With over 60 years of expertise, JPS is the primary supplier of these essential products in North America. Our corporate headquarters are located in Anderson, SC, with manufacturing facilities across North and South Carolina.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits; Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability; Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account.
• Financial Growth: 401K with company match; Quarterly Bonus opportunities; Referral and Retention Bonuses.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement; Opportunities to thrive within the company.
• Employee Perks: Corporate Discount Program; Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches.