Machine Operator - Twist

Atkins & Pearce Inc•Covington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Twisting Textile Production Operator is responsible for the set up and changing of materials on a variety of different types of Twisting machines. This includes a cleaning process as well. In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work in a safe manner within a production standard either with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with coworkers. Work effectively within a functional group. Work independently while understanding the necessity for effective communication (5+1) and coordinating work efforts with other employees and departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
Willing and able to become certified by company on Forklift and other motorized material handling vehicles
Attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

Responsibilities

Harvesting of finished goods from the machine frame.
Cleaning of the frame before set-up.
Replacing input material on the creel of the machine and threading up of this material.
Tying down the input material onto bobbins in order to transfer the material during the twisting, plying or cabling process.
Starting up the machine and recording production tasks.
The inspection of all material being placed on a machine during its set up as well as the finished material being harvested from the machine. The quality standards vary according to product specification.
The correct labeling of material harvested from the machine.
Operate the following industrial motorized vehicles: Forklifts… A sit-down fork truck to transport and retrieve materials on skids. Cherry pickers… A stand-up lift that raises the operator off the ground in order to replace and remove material from overhead creels.