Janice Cooks Smith
Batesburg,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Production Weaver with over 25 years of experience in loom operation, machine troubleshooting, and quality assurance. Committed to maintaining safety standards and training new employees to enhance production efficiency.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Weaver
Hartwell/Berrick Offray/Design Group
Batesburg, South Carolina
01.2000 - 09.2025
- Operate weaving machines to produce fabrics and textiles.
- Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from specifications.
- Check finished fabric for defects such as tears, holes, or unevenness in weave pattern.
- Select appropriate yarns according to type and quality of fabric being produced.
- Troubleshoot problems that may arise during the weaving process.
- Adjust tension on warp and weft yarns as needed to ensure quality of fabric.
- Calculate number of threads per inch required for specific types of fabrics.
- Set up looms with correct settings before beginning each job run.
- Make sure all safety measures are followed while operating machinery in a safe manner.
- Train new employees on how to use weaving machines correctly.
- Inspect looms for any broken threads, knots or other irregularities.
- Keep work area clean and organized at all times.
- Work closely with other team members to meet production deadlines.
- Thread heddles and reeds into the loom in order to prepare it for operation.
- Restored proper weaving by repairing misdraws and crossed ends.
- Monitored looms for weaving textiles to quickly detect issues and correct.
- Arranged filling yarn packages and threaded ends into loom using hook.
- Corrected material defects by cutting.
- Communicated with supervisor about mechanical issues causing defective product.
- Operated high-speed machines and managed settings to keep equipment functioning properly throughout entire shift.
- Examined looms to determine stoppage cause, warps, harness breaks and other mechanical defects.
Production Technician
Graniteville Company
Graniteville, South Carolina
08.1975 - 12.1999
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately according to specifications.
- Performed quality control checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Ensured that all materials used met required standards before use in production operations.
- Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures, protocols and safety guidelines at all times.
- Reported and documented unsafe conditions and faulty equipment.
Education
Aiken High
Aiken, SCSkills
- Loom operation
- Machine troubleshooting
- Production monitoring
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Production Weaver
Hartwell/Berrick Offray/Design Group
01.2000 - 09.2025
Production Technician
Graniteville Company
08.1975 - 12.1999
Aiken High