Creeler

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Creeler position's main objective is to ensure the continuous operation of the Tufting machine by supplying the correct yarn to the creel without interruption. This role involves several key duties related to yarn management, including stripping yarn from the creel, doubling (hanging) new yarn, cutting back yarn, air splicing, preventing mixed yarn, spotting creels, and merging yarn lots. The position requires attention to detail to ensure the correct yarn lots are used and that the creel is maintained properly. The work shift is an 8-hour non-rotating shift, starting in the PM. Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a better future through exceeding customer expectations and operational excellence. They are a global flooring provider with a history of success since 1967, known for their commitment to sustainability and community partnership.

Requirements

Locate boxes at back of creel.
Remove caps from tubes.
Save empty tubes and place in tube box at back of creel.
Do not overfill.
Nest cones together and place in boxes (TWIST TO REMOVE).
Separate plastic and cardboard into different boxes.
When cutting our yarn to be stripped off creel, pull 2 to 3 feet away from yarn package so yarn end does not go up the tube.
Locate boxes in creel.
Strip all available yarn (RAA) and place into box.
Fill boxes with yarn.
Push the boxes of yarn to the back of the creel for removal.
When cutting out yarn to be stripped off, pull 2 to 3 feet away from yarn package so yarn end does not go up the tube.
Locate boxes in creel and fill with yarn.
Push the boxes of yarn to the back of the creel for removal.
Check lot number stickers on outside of case before opening.
Compare chalk marks on lot being hung to that which is currently running.
Check the yarn lot number on each package before hanging to ensure it is the correct lot.
Hang yarn in a bottom to top sequence and stagger load the yarn when placing on the creel rack.
Position tails to hang freely downward.
Push yarn package to rear of cone holder.
Use good footing to avoid slipping.
All conventional creels will use a procedure whereby every cone that is hung on the creel will be tied in as it is hung.
Hang yarn in a bottom to top configuration; that is, hang the bottom cone and tie in first, then move to the second from the bottom and repeat. Continue in the same manner doing the top position last.
Follow this procedure at all times, under all circumstances. No modifications of the procedure should be made.
Place larger yarn packages on creel and cut them back.
Use smaller yarn packages to balance creel.
Pull cut back yarn off the creel place in boxes.
Proper procedure for splicing knots will be individually instructed.
Airsplice yarn packages with the airsplice gun.
Be cautious to avoid mixed yarn.
Mixed yarn on a creel occurs when: A yarn Package is “capped” in a yarn mill, a yarn package of a different lot is hung with the lot that is running, or the creel was not stripped completely before a new lot was hung.
The paper on the back of the warper displays the yarn lot number that is currently being run on that creel.
As creel starts to run out randomly, place yarn next to smaller yarn packages, Splice in to keep machine running continuously.
When one yarn lot is run down on a creel, load the next yarn lot and splice into the first.
Check for proper yarn lot and notify Beam Lead if any other lot is found.
Never hang two lots on creel at same time.
Two lots are only allowed to run on a machine at the same time only under merge conditions.
Never go by chalk marks to determine yarn lots.
Sweep and clean creels before leaving.

Responsibilities

Ensure running of the Tufting machine by providing a continuous supply of the correct yarn to creel.
Strip yarn from creel, including removing caps from tubes, nesting cones, and separating materials.
Run all available yarn (RAA) and place into boxes, filling boxes with yarn.
Strip yarn for End Of Lot (EOL) and fill boxes with yarn, pushing boxes to the back for removal.
Hang yarn by checking lot numbers, comparing chalk marks, and ensuring correct lot numbers before hanging.
Hang yarn in a bottom to top sequence, staggering load and positioning tails to hang freely.
Tie in every cone as it is hung, following a strict bottom to top configuration.
Place larger yarn packages on creel and cut them back, using smaller packages to balance the creel.
Pull cut back yarn off the creel and place it in boxes.
Air splice yarn packages using the airsplice gun.
Be cautious to avoid mixed yarn by ensuring yarn packages are properly 'capped', the correct lot is hung, and the creel is completely stripped before a new lot is hung.
Check the paper on the back of the warper for the yarn lot number currently being run.
Place yarn next to smaller yarn packages and splice in to keep the machine running continuously when creel starts to run out.
Load the next yarn lot and splice into the first when one yarn lot is run down.
Check for proper yarn lot and notify Beam Lead if any other lot is found.
Never hang two lots on creel at the same time, except under merge conditions.
Never go by chalk marks to determine yarn lots.
Sweep and clean creels before leaving.