Creeler Operator-4
About The Position
The Creeler Operator-4 position is responsible for maintaining a constant supply of yarn to the creel. This role involves assisting and relieving the primary operator as needed, especially during breaks. The operator ensures the correct yarn lots are used, splices and hangs yarn, removes exhausted tubes, and maintains the cleanliness and yarn level of the creel. Additionally, the operator prepares for the removal of boxes and tubes, guides the LTO in loading, and disposes of unusable yarn tubes according to procedures. A thorough walk-through of the assigned creel is required at the start of each shift or when moving to a new creel to check its condition and report any necessary maintenance. The operator may also be responsible for operating the tufting machine, including tasks like cut pile, multiple thread-ups, and pairing machines, while adhering to all operator job procedures. This role also includes assisting with backing changes and identifying non-conforming greige goods and yarn.
Requirements
- Must be able to recognize letters and numbers to identify yarn lots.
- Must be able to distinguish colors.
- Must have adequate depth perception.
- Must be able to read, write, and have some basic math skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a constant supply of yarn to the creel.
- Assist and/or relieve operator as needed and at break times.
- Check lot numbers to ensure that the correct lot is running.
- Hang and splice in yarn in creel, i.e. spotting, doubling and cutting back the creel.
- Remove exhausted tubes from creel.
- Place tube caps on running packages.
- Maintain the yarn level and cleanliness of the creel throughout the shift.
- Make preparations for boxes and tubes to be removed from creel.
- Guide LTO in loading cases or boxes.
- Remove all tubes of yarn in the creel or work area that appears to be unusable and follow procedures for disposition.
- Perform a walk-through of assigned creel at the beginning of the shift or when moved to a new creel to check overall condition of creel.
- Identify and report any maintenance needed at the creel and tag with pink ribbon.
- Load yarn into the creel.
- Operate tufting machine as needed i.e. Cut pile, multiple thread-ups, and/or pair machines.
- Follow all Operator job procedures while operating machine.
- Assist and/or relieve operator in all duties as necessary.
- Assist with backing changes.
- Responsible for properly identifying non-conforming greige goods.
- Responsible for properly identifying non-conforming yarn.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
