Finishing Operator

Aquafil Usa; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquafil USA in Cartersville, GA is seeking a full-time swing-shift operator for our yarn production line. You will handle multiple machines, load and move packages, inspect processes, and follow safety rules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have manufacturing experience and be willing to work a 12-hour swing shift. Excellent teamwork, basic math, and ability to read instructions in English are required; pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math ability to calculate figures and quantities.
• Ability to read and interpret English safety rules and work instructions.
• Strong communication with Operators, Crew Leaders, Supervisors and Managers.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage machine lines in a high-volume environment.
• Move yarn packages from floor level to the creel and buggy during shifts.
• Assist with doffing, threading, and rethreading machines.
• Support the Gilbo entanglement, cable twisting, and Suessen heatset processes.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Math skills

Reading safety instructions

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AQUS- 1 Aquafil Drive - Cartersville, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.13Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Swing, MUST be willing to work 12 hour swing shift. MUST have manufacturing experience, preferrably 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 (see supervisor if further explanation is needed).
• General housekeeping as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

GILBO AIR ENTANGLEMENT

• Pick up packages of yarn from as low as floor level and place on creel package – approximately 12 lbs ea, 260/shift.
• Take finished packages off Doff tray to place on buggy - packages weigh from 1 lb - 10 lb ea.
• 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 as low as floor level and place on buggy up to shoulder height - approximately 12 lbs ea, 180/shift.
• Push buggy to cable twister - weighs approximately 360 lbs.
• Place 1 package at a time in bucket that is slightly 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 as low as floor level – approximately 12-15 lbs ea, 267/shift.
• Place packages on creel posts that are 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 lb ea) 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.

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