Machine Operator - 1st Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Machine Operator

Department : Production

JOB PURPOSE

Operate ring twister, 2 for 1 twister, assembly winders

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

• Check specification for supply yarn, ring twister / winder set up and twisted / finished product requirements
• Unpack supply yarn and visually inspect packages for defects
• Load supply yarn into creel / pot
• Place supply yarn packages under rewinder position
• String supply yarn from creel to twister
• String each ring twister / 2 : 1 / rewinder position
• Run test positions and deliver to lab
• Verify proper construction (number of ends) at the start and end of each doff
• Start ring twister / 2 : 1 / rewinder and run specified doff cycle
• Doff full pirns / twisted / rewound packages from each ring twister / 2 : 1 / rewinder position onto buggy
• Visually inspect twisted / rewound packages, downgrade any not meeting specification
• Label pirns and buggy, twisted / rewound packages per specification
• Transport buggies / finished goods box to designated area
• Pack twisted / rewound packages into box per specification and transport to 2 : 1 area
• Complete and sign all required paperwork including :

Production / Quality form

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.)

Education / Licensure / Credentials

Required : None

Experience

Required : Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required

Special

Knowledge /

Skills

Required : Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to read and comprehend procedures and specifications

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Good communication skills

Detail and quality oriented