Machine Tech 1 - BGF Industries

Altavista, VA 24517

About the Job

Do you want to take your next step in a rewarding career being a part of supplying major brands across the country and helping to protect our troops? Do you want to work for an innovative company that is building towards the future? Come work with us!
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 Machine Technicians 1 - Currently working 40-48 hours per week average at this time (Customer order driven and can change). We have openings on first shift (8:00am-4:00pm).

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1	*	Disassemble, clean, inspect, overhaul or repair. Reassemble, lubricate, and adjust all components of weaving machines.
2	*	Checks for wear and replaces as required crank arm bearings, pins, and seals.
3	*	Removes rotation feeder and installs rebuilt feeder.
4	*	Checks operation of feeder clutch to conform to S/R SMS 4.121. Installs drive belts and set 0⁰ scale.
5	*	Inspects and replaces as required air nozzle, camshaft bearings, and cams. Sets clearance between cam and cam followers as per S/R SMS 4.2.
6	*	Removes and replaces main and relay nozzle.
7	*	Inspects for wear and changes as required pick gear and spur gear. Inspects drive chains and sprockets for wear, proper lubrication, and correct tension.
8	*	Inspects fiber discs and band for cloth roll take-up, inspects cloth take-up bushings, lubricates as per S/R LM 8.3.
9	*	Inspects filling detector, replaces as necessary.
10	*	Inspects suction fan for wear, frame and mounting for integrity.
11	*	Inspects waste selvage take-up gears, roller linkages for wear.
12	*	Inspects leno devices and associated springs, cables, and gears.
13	*	Inspect “VSO”, repairs or replaces as required.
14	*	Inspects motor, frame brake, and fan for proper operation. Sets brake up as per S/R SMS 2.1.
15	*	Inspects let-off, let-off motor and frame, clean fan. Set up as per S/R SMS 12.5.3 to 12.7.3.
16	*	Inspects all safety switches for proper operation.
17	*	Inspects Vogel pump for operation as per S/R LM 8.4 K to 8.4 KB.
18	*	Staubli head - refer to description of inspection – SHM 8.05.
19	*	Change oil in let-off, cycle gear, cam motion gearbox, refill as per S/R LM 8.3.
20	*	Cleans machine and floor of all excess oil or grease.
21		Cleans and repairs filling feeders/winders on all loom types.
22	*	Cleans air jet relay nozzles.
23		Employee properly manages Hazardous Waste/Universal Waste and Used Oil created from plant processes per work instructions/annual training.

Job Type: Full-time

Rate: $18.81 - $20.31

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:

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with mechanical work, such as machine repair.

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

Candidates considered for this job must be able to pass a mechanical aptitude test.

Source : BGF Industries