Finishing Operator

Aquafil Usa; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Aquafil USA in Cartersville, GA is seeking a dedicated manufacturing operator to maintain high efficiency and quality. Candidates should have prior manufacturing experience and be willing to work 12-hour swing shifts. Responsibilities include managing yarn packages and adhering to safety protocols.

The role requires effective communication and the ability to interpret safety instructions. Join a team that values efficiency, quality, and safety in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have manufacturing experience, preferably in a similar position.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of efficiency and quality.
• Pick up packages of yarn and place them on equipment.
• Follow all safety rules for department and facility.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to calculate figures

Effective communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AQUS- 1 Aquafil Drive – Cartersville, GA 30120

Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 hourly

Must be willing to work 12‑hour swing shift.

Must have manufacturing experience, preferably in a similar position.

Must consent to a pre‑employment drug screening and background screening.

Overall Goals

• Maintain a high level of efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all procedures applicable to the machine(s) being operated.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Work as a team to build solid working relationships.
• Follow all safety rules for department and entire facility.
• Be aware of Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy.
• General housekeeping as needed.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

GILBO AIR ENTANGLEMENT

• Pick up packages of yarn from floor level and place on creel package – approximately 12 lbs each, 260 per shift.
• Take finished packages off Doff tray to place on buggy – packages weigh from 1 lb to 10 lb each.
• Push finished buggy to Gilbo inspection area – weight up to 600 lbs.
• Bending to creel, as well as rethread machine; placing packages at shoulder height on creel and buggy.
• Use of tools including ring knife or snips.

CABLE TWISTING

• Pick up packages of yarn from floor level and place on buggy up to shoulder height – approximately 12 lbs, 180 per shift.
• Push buggy to cable twister – weighs approximately 360 lbs.
• Place one package at a time in bucket below waist level and start the Doff cycle by pushing the finished package onto the Doff conveyor.
• Take twisted yarn off the Doff conveyor and place in a plastic box at the end of the Twister.
• Bending to repair broken ends.

SUESSEN HEATSET

• Pick up packages of yarn from floor level – approximately 12‑15 lbs each, 267 per shift.
• Place packages on creel posts from 20 inches from floor to about shoulder height.
• Thread machine into Heatset box, then thread into take‑up winder on rear of machine.
• Take finished packages (up to 10 lbs each) off Doff conveyor and place onto buggy, holding up to 60 packages.
• Push buggy to the Heatset inspection area – up to 600 lbs.
• Bending to service the bottom levels on the winders to rethread and fix miss‑Doffs.
• Walk on platform in narrow space between the winders.

Essential Skills & Ability

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, safety rules and instructions which are posted in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Operators, Crew Leaders, Supervisors and Managers.