Manufacturing is seeking highly motivated self-starters for Stitchbonding Machine Operator who will be dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality products.

This position will work 7am-3pm at our Duncansville, PA location.

Duties for the Stitchbonding Machine Operator include, but are not limited to:

• Draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles as well as adjust industrial Stitchbond Machine functions, according to material
• Replaces and re-threads needles
• Observes Stitchbond operation to detect defects in stitching or machine malfunction and notifies supervisor
• Replaces Stitchbond machine parts and performs basic maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling machine
• Days of Operation – 5 days per week plus overtime as needed
• Quality Standards – Demonstrate an ability to adjust the process to meet quality standards
• Quality Inspection – Perform quality checks and collect quality data as required
• Production Reporting – Enter production quantities and material usage into Syteline
• Actively participate on the process improvement team
• Actively participate in lean manufacturing improvement workshops and training events
• Perform all other production-related duties as assigned or directed
• Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Adherence to all environmental, health & safety requirements and the company safety policies & procedures
• Previous machine operator experience in manufacturing production environment
• Superior eye/hand coordination
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
• Must achieve certification to operate independently within 4 months of hire to achieve PA 2 level
• Computer Skills – PC use including but not limited to email, data entry, system navigation
• Math skills – able to do unit conversions (e.g. linear inches to linear yards to sq. yards)
• Must be able to use basic measurement tools such as tape measures, rulers, etc.
• Physical activity – lifting up to 60 lb shafts
• Product standards – capable of producing all products to standard rate
• Quality System – capable of retrieving and applying all quality information; comply with QMS policies and procedures
• Must demonstrate a commitment to all tasks assigned
• Continuous improvement mindset – willingness to share input readily to improve our manufacturing processes