Twisting/Winding Operator-Night Shift

Join an Award-Winning Manufacturing Team

Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in hands-on manufacturing work? Sturges Manufacturing is growing, and we're looking for a Twisting Machine Operator to join our team.

If you enjoy working with machinery, take pride in producing quality products, and want a consistent 4-day workweek, this could be a great opportunity to build your career with an established American manufacturer.

Why Join Sturges?

At Sturges, we're proud of the people, products, and workplace we've built over more than a century.

Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2026, 2025, and 2024

Named one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York State in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, and 2014

Proudly Made in the USA

Manufacturing in the United States since 1909

Leading manufacturer of engineered webbing and sewing solutions

A team-focused workplace where every employee contributes to our success

About Sturges Manufacturing

Since 1909, Sturges Manufacturing has been designing and manufacturing custom-engineered webbing solutions in the United States. We are a leading manufacturer of engineered webbing and sewing solutions, providing customers with products that require quality, precision, and reliability.

When you join Sturges, you're joining an established American manufacturer with a long history and a strong commitment to its employees and customers.

The Opportunity

As a Twisting Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for keeping twisting and winding operations running efficiently while ensuring materials meet our quality standards.

You'll work with production machinery, raw materials, measuring equipment, and computer systems while following established processes to produce quality finished yarn.

Schedule & Pay

SundayThursday, 8:00 PM6:00 AM

Paid meal break

Base rate of pay + $2/hour night shift differential

Consistent 4-day workweek

What You'll Do

Keep twisters operating continuously by changing bobbins and replenishing raw material supplies.

Reprogram twisters for different materials and perform first-piece inspections.

Transfer full bobbins to the winding area.

Set up winders using the correct recipe and perform winding operations.

Accurately weigh and segregate materials.

Transport completed containers of finished yarn to Inventory Control for receiving.

Train to assist with warping operations, including creeling.

Accurately enter job-specific information into the computer system.

Follow all safety rules, procedures, and work instructions.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Work collaboratively with team members to maintain production and quality standards.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, mechanically comfortable, and committed to quality and accuracy.

Required:

Basic computer skills.

Basic math skills.

Ability to use applicable measuring devices accurately.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Ability to remain alert and safety-conscious throughout the workday.

Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.

Preferred:

High school diploma or GED.

Manufacturing or machine-operation experience.

Experience working with production equipment or measuring devices.

Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

This isn't just another manufacturing position. You'll become part of a company with more than 100 years of American manufacturing experience and a proven commitment to being a great place to work.

If you're looking for steady hours, a 4-day workweek, paid meal breaks, and additional pay for working the night shift, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Sturges Manufacturing team!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sturges Manufacturing Co., Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.