Heatset Winder Operator

Engineered Floors; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors in Dalton, GA is seeking a Heatset Winder Operator to run, thread, and supply our heat-setting winders and accumulators.

You will monitor machines, inspect and label wound packages, and load tubes while following safety and quality guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math skills, and be able to stand for long periods and perform overtime when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, thread and feed the Heat Setting Tunnel/Winder and Accumulator.
• Inspect, label and stack wound packages per spec sheets.
• Follow Safety, Quality & Company guidelines and review shift specs.
• Load empty tubes into Winder magazine and ensure run-ability.
• Check that each tube of yarn produced complies with the spec sheet.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Stamina for standing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The purpose of the Heatset Winder Operator is to operate, thread & supply the Superba, Suessen, or Ornek Heat Setting Tunnel/ Winder & Accumulator.

• Patrol and monitor the running of the machine.
• Inspect, Label, and Stack wound packages as instructed.
• Follow all Company, Safety & Quality Guidelines.
• Check the Specification sheet at the beginning of each shift and verify that all specs are being followed exactly as described on the spec sheet.
• Verify that each tube of yarn produced from the winder complies with the spec sheet.
• Load empty tubes into Winder magazine.
• Separate & Straighten the yarn bundle into the thread path from the Accumulator to the Winder.
• Use Air Splice to join any broken ends.
• If the Splicer doesn’t reach, tie a weaver knot with ¼ - ½” tail.
• Periodically check the thread path. If it is crossed, stop and correct the winder to ensure run-ability.
• Tunnel efficiency of 90 % or better is expected.
• Stack the finished packages as configured on the spec sheet.
• Keep the work area free of yarn waste at all times.
• Clean your assignment and work area each shift.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Follow printed & spoken instructions & specifications effectively.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Hand dexterity sufficient to handle packages, operate splicer, or tie weavers’ knots as specified.
• Able to lift & place numerous 12-20 lb. packages per shift.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math skills.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.