Heatset Winder Operator

Engineered Floors; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors is seeking a Heatset Winder Operator to operate, thread and feed the Superba, Suessen, or Ornek Heat Setting Tunnel/Winder & Accumulator. You will patrol and monitor machine run, inspect and label wound packages, and verify yarn specs against the spec sheet.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math skills; overtime may be required. The role requires standing for long periods and manual dexterity to handle packages and operate the splicer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Overtime is required on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Operate, thread & supply the Heat Setting Tunnel/ Winder & Accumulator.
• Patrol and monitor the running of the machine.
• Inspect, label, and stack wound packages per spec sheet.
• Follow all safety and quality guidelines.
• Verify that each tube of yarn meets specs.
• Load empty tubes into Winder magazine.
• Ensure yarn path from Accumulator to Winder is correct.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Manual dexterity

Math skills

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Splicer

Winder

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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.