Heatset Winder Operator — Precision & Quality

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

Job summary

Engineered Floors in Michigan seeks a Heatset Winder Operator to operate, thread, and supply the Superba, Suessen, or Ornek Heat Setting Tunnel/Winder & Accumulator. You will load tubes, monitor runs, verify specs on the shift sheet, and keep the work area clean.

The role requires standing for long periods, hand dexterity, and basic math skills. Overtime is required occasionally and adherence to safety/quality rules is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor the running of the machine.
• Inspect, label and stack wound packages as instructed.
• Follow all company, safety and quality guidelines.
• Check the spec sheet at the start of each shift and verify compliance.
• Verify that each yarn tube from the winder meets the spec sheet.
• Load empty tubes into the winder magazine.
• Separate and straighten the yarn bundle in the path from the accumulator to the winder.
• Use air splice to join broken ends as needed.
• If the splice doesn’t reach, tie a weaver’s knot with a short tail.
• Periodically check the thread path and correct the winder to maintain run-ability.
• Maintain tunnel efficiency of 90% or better.
• Stack finished packages as configured on the spec sheet.
• Keep the work area free of yarn waste and clean the area each shift.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Stamina

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Engineered Floors in Michigan seeks a Heatset Winder Operator to operate, thread, and supply the Superba, Suessen, or Ornek Heat Setting Tunnel/Winder & Accumulator. You will load tubes, monitor runs, verify specs on the shift sheet, and keep the work area clean.

The role requires standing for long periods, hand dexterity, and basic math skills. Overtime is required occasionally and adherence to safety/quality rules is essential.