Lead Machine Operator (1st Shift) at Textum OPCO LLC — Belmont, USA | Base Career

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Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring a Machine Operator (1st Shift) for its textile manufacturing operation.

Belmont, NC

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Full-time – 1st shift available

We are looking for detail-oriented, dependable individuals to join our team as a Lead Machine Operator (1st Shift) .

This is a hands-on production role where you’ll lead team members to operate weaving machinery and processes, contribute to high-quality products, and work in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

This person would be expected to be a motivated self-starter who inspires others to be proactive in improving their work performance by fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Communication and collaboration are also vital assets for this role.

At Textum, we thrive on developing innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for our customers which help to advance their programs and push their technologies to the next level.

We have unique expertise in developing textile solutions for extreme environments that we are leveraging for specialty composite production.

The industries that we serve include aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure.

Whether it’s thermal protection systems for space vehicles, preforms for CMC components, or preforms and fabrics for carbon-carbon processing, we have the experience and expertise to help ensure our customer’s success both as a reinforcement provider and through delivery of finished parts.

Textum OPCO, LLC is a drug-free work environment.
Textum OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Details of Responsibilities:

Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy, including steel-toe footwear and hearing protection
Operates production equipment safely and efficiently to meet quality standards and support daily production goals
Produces assigned products following all written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience in an industrial or mechanical setting?
Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions, safety notices, equipment labels, and simple correspondence in English?
Ability to write simple correspondence
Comfortable communicating one-on-one with team members
Basic math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages
Ability to accurately read a tape measure, ruler, or other basic measuring tools
Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions
Good manual dexterity and physical coordination
Strong time-management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment

Physical Demands: (Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

Ability to bend, lift, stoop, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly
Ability to sit and stand as needed throughout the shift
Use of hands for handling materials and performing fine motor tasks
Ability to talk and hear in a production environment
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Must be able to wear required PPE in designated areas
Must pass a drug screen

Work Environment: (Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

Elevated and variable noise levels; hearing protection required in all designated high-noise or equipment-operation areas?
Fast-paced, safety-driven setting where adherence to lockout/tagout, machine-guarding, and PPE protocols is essential?
Strong emphasis on situational awareness, safe work practices, and consistent quality standards?

Lead Machine Operator (1st Shift)

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