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
  
  
  • Maintenance Request form
  
  
  • Production Ticket (Buck Slip)
  
  
  
  


• Perform any creel duties necessary to restart twister/rewinder


• Remove scrap and clean twister/rewind area

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.)