Heatset Winder Operator

Engineered Floors; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors is hiring a Heatset Winder Operator in Michigan to operate, thread, and supply Heat Setting Tunnel winders. You will patrol the machine, load tubes, splice breaks, and verify yarn against spec sheets.

The role requires standing for long periods, manual dexterity, and ability to lift 12–20 lb packages per shift. Overtime may be required; adherence to safety and quality guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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’s knot with ¼ - ½” tail.
• Periodically check the thread path and correct the winder for run-ability.
• Tunnel efficiency of 90% or better is expected.
• Stack finished packages as configured on the spec sheet.
• Keep the work area free of yarn waste; clean work area each shift.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Heat setting tunnel

Winder machinery

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.