Cloth Inspector

Company Description

Nestled in the historic town of Bedford, Virginia, Bedford Weaving has been a staple in the community for many years. After starting as a silk weaving mill in the 1930s, Belding-Heminway, one of the oldest textile companies founded in this country, purchased the company. Belding-Heminway continued to operate until Mr. Garbarini purchased the business in 1982 and the company has continued to see success and growth through subsequent generations of the Garbarini family.

Belding-Hemingway played an important role in the manufacturing of thread for parachutes during WWII1. The Garbarini family has kept this rich tradition alive today by continuing to supply to companies that produce American made products.

Job Description

Please no phone calls. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the provided email.

No relocation or sponsorship at this time.

Bedford Weaving, Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at Bedford Weaving, Inc. via any form of communication and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this or any position will be considered the sole property of Bedford Weaving, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Bedford Weaving, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means. Thank you for your understanding.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspects woven fabric to detect grease spots and weaving defects: for example: broken ends, slubs and coarse yarn, waste, loose picks, broken picks, start up marks, tight ends, double ends, misreeds, wrong draw, etc.
• Picks out defects as necessary, such as broken picks, loose picks, waste, etc.
• Documents all defects by type and yardage in roll where defect was found
• Alerts area supervisor and responsible fixer to address quality issues
• Grades the cloth based on total yards and total defects per yard in roll of cloth
• Turns in copy of all problem tickets to area supervisor and superintendent
• Trims loose threads on edges of rolls with trimmers and/or scissors

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be quality focused
• Must possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to identify all types of yarn defects
• Ability to spot yarn defects while machine is in motion
• Must have desire to learn as all aspects of the roll will be taught
• Must be willing to work well with others
• Ability to focus for long periods of time

Physical Requirements:

• Moving, bending, and pushing
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Adhere to safety requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing setting
• Moderate to high noise levels at times (PPE and testing provided)
• May require the use of sharp tools to cut materials

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen as well as a background investigation (including criminal courts history, social security name and number verification).

The company provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

Please no phone calls. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the provided email.

No relocation or sponsorship at this time.

Bedford Weaving, Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at Bedford Weaving, Inc. via any form of communication and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this or any position will be considered the sole property of Bedford Weaving, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Bedford Weaving, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means. Thank you for your understanding.

Benefits

• Medical Insurnace
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Life Insurance (Company provided with the option to purchase additional coverage)
• On the job training
• Several bonus opportunities