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BGF Industries is an historical leader in technical textile materials, providing our employees with the opportunity to support some of the world’s largest and most critical industries. From automotive and electric vehicle insulation to surfboard glass, ballistic armor and aerospace composites, we continue to invest in ourselves, expanding our capabilities to constantly enter new industries and improve on existing textile technology. At BGF, we value our employees and care about their interests, enabling well-rounded industry education, and providing an inclusive culture that is intellectual, challenging and all-around positive.

BGF Industries is seeking skilled individuals experienced in manufacturing who have machine fixing capabilities!

BGF Industries in Altavista is hiring for several Manufacturing Machine Technicians - Currently working 40-48 hours per week average at this time (Customer order driven and can change). We have openings on second shift 4pm to 12am and on 3rd shift, working hours 12:00am - 8:00am.

Come join us and start a New Career - Become the "Go -To" person in your work area!

Job Responsibilities:

• Must conduct your work in a safe manner, following all company required safe work rules. Report any accidents near misses and or unsafe conditions immediately. Attend all required safety training. Maintain all safety aspects of the looms i.e. all control buttons, safety guards.
• Manage and maintain a set of machines on any given week and help where needed, if needed by others.
• Ensure that machines run to optimum efficiency for the fabric style being produced.
• Place gears into machines and prepare everything needed for the weaving function to commence.
• Ensure accurate start-up of new warps, checking construction, design against production sheet and passing standard.
• Ensure that the quality checklist is completed, and tickets signed for each new warp.
• Perform general maintenance of the machines – in response to breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance in line with the company's preventative maintenance program.
• Recording parts that have been fitted onto the machine, during your shift period and the current stock level. Document any repairs/adjustments carried out to machines or the work carried out/parts fitted and record on the card on each machine.
• Make routine inspections of all the looms to ensure the absence of faults.
• Identify and rectify faults diagnosed as quickly as possible to get the equipment back up and running.
• Ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained within the weaving areas.
• Watch for and timely proceed to looms flagged by the weaver.
• Mechanical aptitude necessary - must successfully pass mechanical aptitude test to be considered for these positions. High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated experience in machinery repair/troubleshooting is necessary to be considered for this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Rate: $20.30 - $22.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 years in manufacturing environment.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Evening shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Evenings (Required)

Work Location: In person