Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Dominion Fiber Technologies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominionfiber in Richmond, VA is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator in Production to manage yarn supply, set up ring twisters/rewinders, and ensure on-spec finished products. You will load yarn, monitor cycles, perform checks, label and box outputs, and complete required paperwork with accuracy.

The role emphasizes following written procedures, maintaining quality, and working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• No formal education/licensure required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and specifications.
• Good communication skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Check specification for yarn supply, ring twister/winder setup and finished product requirements.
• Unpack supply yarn and visually inspect packages for defects.
• Load supply yarn into creel/pot and place on rewinder position.
• String yarn between creel, twister, and rewinder; run doff cycles as required.
• Verify construction (ends) at start/end of doff; label finished packages.
• Complete production/quality forms and maintenance requests as needed.
• Remove scrap and clean work area; restart equipment as necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading procedures

Verbal & written instructions

Communication

Work with minimal supervision

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Department: Production

JOB PURPOSE

Operate ring twister, 2 for 1 twister, assembly winders

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

• Check specification for supply yarn, ring twister/winder set up and twisted/finished product requirements
• Unpack supply yarn and visually inspect packages for defects
• Load supply yarn into creel/pot
• Place supply yarn packages under rewinder position
• String supply yarn from creel to twister
• String each ring twister/2:1/rewinder position
• Run test positions and deliver to lab
• Verify proper construction (number of ends) at the start and end of each doff
• Start ring twister/2:1/rewinder and run specified doff cycle
• Doff full pirns/twisted/rewound packages from each ring twister/2:1/rewinder position onto buggy
• Visually inspect twisted/rewound packages, downgrade any not meeting specification
• Label pirns and buggy, twisted/rewound packages per specification
• Transport buggies/finished goods box to designated area
• Pack twisted/rewound packages into box per specification and transport to 2:1 area
• Complete and sign all required paperwork including:
  • Production/Quality form
  • Maintenance Request form
  • Production Ticket (Buck Slip)
• Perform any creel duties necessary to restart twister/rewinder
• Remove scrap and clean twister/rewind area

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.)

• Education/ Licensure/ Credentials: None
• Experience: Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and specifications
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good communication skills
• Detail and quality oriented