2nd and 3rd Shift Loom Operators

Major Functions: Operating the Looms/Creels and support equipment in weaving department.

Competency Requirements:

Qualification:

General. Employees must….

• Understand the flow of work between twisting, bobbin winding, looms, and move materials into holding areas in accordance with this flow.
• Understand the production schedule
• Know how to safely and properly handle (and lift) materials and jackets in all areas.
• Operate machinery at an acceptable rate.
• Properly label and identify ply, yarns and fabrics.
• Have knowledge of yarns, plies, twist levels of yarns. Understand the basic constructions of jackets.
• Keep all areas, machines, and floors clean.
• Have the ability to demonstrate skills to less knowledgeable operators, as needed.

Bobbin Winder. Employees must….

• Have complete knowledge of the winders, and know how to properly set up a new bobbin and wind in the correct direction.
• Deliver bobbins to proper bins, and keep pace with the loom demands.
• Maintain full twister spools by the winders.

Creel Attendant. Employees must…

• Stock proper yarn on proper creels (for jobs being run).
• Inspect fabric on continuous looms.
• Gang creel looms.
• Identify and correct problem spools.
• Perform creel changes at an acceptable rate.
• Monitor and maintain splicing creels.

Loom Operator. Employee must…

• Change filler yarn bobbins.
• Identify and repair single end breaks.
• Identify weaving faults and request proper support as needed.
• Assist with set-ups and change minor parts, as needed.

Jacket Repair. Employee must…

• Repair defects.

Twister Operator. Employee must….

• Be able to string up creels properly.
• Thread yarn into the twister properly.
• Use the proper travelers on the spinning rings per spec.
• Install and maintain travelers on the spinning rings.
• Understand how to properly wrap the beginnings of the bobbins.
• Be able to recognize and correct minor problems with operation of twisters.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Employee must be physically able to work in areas so as to not harm themselves or others, and must be able to safely use machinery and tools.
• Understand and verify quality through the use of gauges, tools, specs, and charts.
• Employees must be able to use scales properly to weigh yarns.
• Employee must understand how to fill out all paperwork for all areas.
• Must possess computer knowledge sufficient to perform the job.
• Must be a problem solver with good mechanical ability, and work well as a team.
• Employee must be able to communicate with the lead, quality tech, or supervisor any issues they may find that affects the performance of the area, or product.
• Skill level – entry level.
• Other activities as designated by supervisor.

Strength Requirements:

Medium

Up to 50lbs of force exerted occasionally, and up to 20lbs frequently, up to 10lbs constantly.

Work Environment:

Employee may be exposed to moving machinery, loud noise and vibration. Employees may be exposed to dust.

Education/Training Requirement:

This position required on the job training. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED must be held by employee to qualify for this position.