Heatset Winder Operator

Engineered Floors; Phelps (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors in the United States is hiring a Heatset Winder Operator to run, thread, and feed the Superba, Suessen, or Ornek heat setting equipment. You will load tubes, monitor the winding process, and ensure accurate packaging according to the spec sheets.

The role requires basic math, stamina to stand long shifts, and the ability to handle 12–20 lb packages. Overtime may be required; you will follow all safety and quality guidelines and keep work areas clean.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate, thread and supply the Heat Setting Tunnel/Winder and Accumulator as directed.
• Patrol and monitor the running of the machine.
• Inspect, label, and stack wound packages per specifications.
• Follow all company safety and quality guidelines.
• Check the spec sheet at the start of each shift and verify compliance.
• Load empty tubes into the winder magazine.
• Maintain yarn path and correct crossings to ensure run-ability.
• Strive for tunnel efficiency of 90% or better.
• Keep the work area free of yarn waste and clean the space after each shift.

Skills

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Math skills

Lifting 12-20 lb

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.