Twister Operator

Engineered Floors•Calhoun, GA

33d

About The Position

The purposes of the Twister Operator are to Supply the twisting machine with raw fiber needed, Patrol, service, and monitor continuously the twisting machine, its processes, and the quality of the product. Remove the twisted product from the machine and place it on buggies or boxes as instructed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Read & Write Instructions effectively.
Effective communication skills
Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

Follow all Safety, Plant & Quality Guidelines
Acquire Raw Yarn Buggy from that machines bullpen. Do not pull yarn from neighboring machines.
Verify the case label with the spec sheet for that machine.
Doff the TNH packages according to the doff schedule posted on each machine.
Remove the remaining package from the bucket and place it in the adjacent creel.
Tie the creel yarn using a Weaver's Knot with ¼ to ½ tails.
Refill the bucket with Raw Yarn from the Raw Yarn Buggy for that machine.
Replace empty yarn tubes with replacement packages of yarn.
Compare every tubes merge # to the spec sheet as you place them in the bucket.
Put tube caps on raw yarn in creel if specified on the spec sheet.
Repair and restart immediately any position that breaks out.
Keep every position running at all times unless you are working on it.
Tag any position that needs repair.
Remove TNH yarn from the conveyor.
Place the TNH yarn on a buggy or pack it in a box as the spec sheet and/or the supervisor's instructed.
Clean your assignment and work area toward the end of each shift.
Follow printed & spoken instructions & specifications effectively.
Able to stand for long periods.
Hand dexterity sufficient to handle packages and operate splicer or tie weavers knots as specified.
Able to lift & place numerous 12-20 lb. packages per shift.
Aptitude to pass a color vision test if needed
Read & Write Instructions effectively.
Effective communication skills
Ability to work overtime.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
All accidents must be reported immediately.