Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

The LYCRA Company is a premier supplier of differentiated fiber products from a global manufacturing base with assets in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore.

Our Apparel business works with leading consumer brands, retailers and fabric mills all over the world to leverage our innovative ingredient brand fibers including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, THERMOLITE® fabric, SUPPLEX® fabric and TACTEL® fiber. The LYCRA Company is a leading supplier in the global apparel markets including ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, activewear, outdoor and career apparel.

Location : Waynesboro, VA, USA

The LYCRA Company, widely known for producing LYCRA® fiber, is looking for Machine (Spinning) Operators to join their team in Waynesboro, VA. To be successful in this challenging manufacturing role, an individual must be a strong team player, demonstrate initiative, and prioritize safety, quality, and compliance.

This full-time position is eligible for the following benefits :

Competitive market hourly wages; starting salary $24.56 / hr., $26.91 / hr. after training

Shift Differentials of $1.00 for night shifts

Overtime hours built into two-week schedule, plus additional overtime opportunities

Potential for bonuses based on performance

Comprehensive Benefits offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision,

401k Plan - 3% Company contribution PLUS dollar for dollar match up to 6% employee contribution.

Paid Vacation - up to 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 1 year, 4 weeks after 2 years

Ten paid holidays

Educational Assistance

Opportunities for career advancement

A Day In The Life Typically Includes :

12-hour shifts, availability to work either a rotating shift or straight night shift .

Commitment to a high standard of Environmental, Health and Safety practices

Active participation in improvement initiatives around productivity and quality

Being open and active to learning and growing your awareness of the company’s business philosophy

Completing tasks with minimal supervision

Teamwork, collaboration and adaptability to changing work environment and business needs

Managing the operation of spinning machines and associated equipment

Removing full packages of yarn from spinning machines

Providing support to the area for machine checks, start-up and shut down of equipment, checking quality of yarn, product release, and disposition

Adjusting / repairing / changing essential machine components

Weighing and tying yarn

Transporting full buggies of product to packing area and empty buggies back to spinning area

Basic Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Willing and able to work 12-hour shifts (rotating) which includes weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary

Willing and able to work in a manufacturing plant setting

Ability to wear personal protective equipment including being fit for a respirator (which requires being clean shaven to ensure respirator seal)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Must pass a physical abilities test

The ability to :

sit, stand (up to 5 hours), walk (up to 4 hours), bend / stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level

work in elevated places

climb stairs

work indoors

work in a noisy environment

frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

frequently push / pull up to 100 pounds

frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 20 pounds

See very fine thread lines, and gauge depth perception

As a principled-based organization, The LYCRA Company is committed to a fair, respectful, and equitable workplace that embraces diversity and reflects the communities in which it operates. This helps foster an environment where employees feel valued, fulfilled, and able to achieve their full potential. Furthermore, we believe that a diverse workforce operating in such an environment is central to our success, as we need not only the right skill sets but also a wide breadth of perspectives and ideas, diverse life experiences, & a seamless collaboration between employees to achieve our company purpose of “enhancing life through innovative garment solutions.