EXTRUSION-DOFFER

Mohawk Industries; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Hillsville, VA is seeking an Extrusion Doffer to set up and operate fill lines and warp lines, manage yarn packages, and ensure smooth production flow on a twelve-hour shift.

The role requires reading and writing per the job application, basic computer skills, and the ability to obtain a powered industrial truck license. You will monitor line quality, perform inventory tickets, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write as indicated on the job application.
• Preferred experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment.
• Must be able to obtain a powered industrial equipment license.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start extrusion lines and monitor line flow.
• Doff fill yarn packages, weigh yarn, and create inventory tickets.
• Doff tricots on warp lines and transport using powered trucks.
• Inspect for quality issues and assist in line startup.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Read and write

PIT license

Basic computer skills

Education

Mandatory – Read and write as indicated on job application

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)

Computer literacy

Job description

Position Title

Extrusion Doffer – Fill Lines & Warp Lines (M2149)

Location

Hillsville, VA

Reports To Title

Shift Supervisor

Prepared By

Human Resources

SBU/Dept.

Extrusion 6370351064

Modified Date

03/25/2020

Authorized Training Period

Up to four weeks

Primary Objective

In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position. Sets up and operates extrusion fill lines and warp lines in accordance with standard operating procedures. On the Fill Lines, the Doffer will doff fill yarn packages, weigh yarn, and use computer to make inventory tickets. On the Warp Lines, the Doffer will doff tricot sized spools of yarn, use powered industrial truck to transport tricots and use computer to make inventory tickets. Other duties include patrolling the lines watching for quality concerns, assisting in starting the lines, watching the cans for yarn wraps, cleaning the work area, and operating a power industrial truck. Will perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Major Function and Scope

• Assist in setting up and starting the line.
• Observes operation of machine and equipment to ensure continuous and appropriate flow of extruded yarn.
• Visually examines extruded products.
• Make inventory ticket and place on tricot or fill yarn truck.
• Patrol lines, checking for quality problems.
• Operate powered industrial equipment.
  • Change propane tank on powered industrial equipment, when needed.
  • Before using powered industrial truck complete “Pre Shift Industrial Truck Inspections”, turn checklist in to supervisor office.
• Do not attempt to unstop cages on choppers. Do not use a tow motor on the cage in any way. When the chopper or cage becomes clogged, call maintenance.
• Fill Line Doffer.
  • Doffs line by removing partial/full packages, placing on peg truck or in box, replacing empty tubes and performing tie in procedures.
  • Weigh yarn/waste.
  • Transport fill yarn/waste to appropriate storage area.
  • Blow back waste.
  • Set boxes of raw material at blender using powered industrial truck
  • Wear cut resistant glove on one hand when changing utility knife blade.
  • Assist Material Coordinators with staging fill yarn at looms, as requested by the shift supervisor.
• Warp Line Doffer.
  • Doffs tricot beam from line and replaces with empty tricot beam.
  • Transport tricots to appropriate storage area using powered industrial trucks.
  • Remove waste from tricot beam by cutting yarn from beam or using unwinder machine. Wears additional PPE when cutting yarn from beams.
  • Wear required safety gloves for the task at hand.
    • Wear cut resistant glove on one hand when changing utility knife blade.
    • Wear welding gloves when rolling tricots.
  • Check for burrs on tricots with silver/burr checking device.
  • Use UHMW stick to smooth and straighten ends while tricot is running. Do not touch moving ends with hands
• General Duties.
  • Empty trash dumpster.
  • Participate in Safety programs and Neighborhood Watch.
  • Works safely and orderly.
  • Notify supervision of any hazardous or unsafe conditions.
  • Maintains clean and orderly work area and blows back waste
  • Perform all necessary miscellaneous work pertaining to the above job duties.
  • Any other duties assigned by management.

Type Of Experience And Knowledge

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision

Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

Education/Experience Prerequisites

Mandatory – Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application.

Preferred – Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment. Basic computer skills to enter data into computer system.

Other Requirements

Must be able to work assigned schedule. Must have ability to obtain a powered industrial equipment license. Ability to learn job specific computer skills. Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Ability to visually recognize quality problems. Ability to learn extrusion process, fill line and warp line procedures, doff packages and tricots, and thread winders.

Supervision Received

Reports to shift supervisor/department manager, but works with minimum amount of supervision.

Direction Exercised

Limited to personal activities required to perform duties of job.

Competencies

• Must maintain high standards for work quality and safety.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to move from one task to another without direction.
• Must be able to work effectively with other members of the Extrusion team.
• Must be able to read and follow directions and work procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge to enter data.
• Ability to perform detailed work with yarn, including placing ends in the correct dents on a comb.

Associates Supervised

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Standing / Walking

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Frequency – Amount – Description)

Ability to stand and walk continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.

Sitting

Ability to sit on seat of powered industrial truck for a short period of time.

Moving Self

Ability to move about extrusion area continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.

Climbing

Ability to climb stairs to overhead platform and to QA Lab. Ability to climb onto catwalk to draw yarn through the comb. Ability to climb onto and off powered industrial truck.

MOVING (MATERIALS): (Lifting – carrying – pushing – pulling)

Pushing/pulling – Ability to push a variety of tools and operate control levers. Ability to push an empty/full fill yarn truck containing up to 46 partial/full fill yarn packages. Push one fill yarn truck at a time. Do not at any time pull fill yarn truck or any other (movable type) equipment. Ability to push/roll an empty/full tricot. Get help when needed.

Lifting/carrying – Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without mechanical assistance. Get help when needed.

Hearing / Speaking

Must be able to communicate with co-workers and management as needed to perform job.

Reaching

Vertical – Ability to reach to full arm extension to perform job duties.

Horizontal – Ability to reach to full arm extension to perform job duties.

Visual Acuity

Must have adequate normal, color vision and depth perception to perform job duties. Ability to utilize both near and far vision while performing job duties. Ability to recognize defects. Ability to draw yarn through a fine comb, placing yarn in the correct dent.

Bending / Stooping

Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel throughout a twelve (12) hour shift.

Mental Abilities

Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities. Ability to read and understand computer