Manufacturing Machine Operator - Winder

Davlyn Group; Spring City (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Davlyn Group in Spring City, PA, seeks an Operator - Winding to run and tend to bobbin winding lines on the second shift (Sun-Thu, 8:00 PM–6:30 AM). This role includes loading machines, inspecting outputs, and following SOPs to keep production safe and efficient.

You will troubleshoot equipment, maintain cleanliness, and participate in continuous improvement with the team. Prior manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or GED are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior production or manufacturing experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Prepare, load, and tend to 2-4 machines to manufacture product.
• Inspect and label product per quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot the equipment and minimize downtime.
• Track production utilizing the appropriate visual management or documentation tools.
• Escalate safety, quality concerns or machine malfunction to the supervisor.
• Wind and strip bobbins throughout the shift.
• Move product to the designated area for the next manufacturing process.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Prior production or manufacturing experience, preferred

Job description

Description

The Operator - Winding position performs all tasks involved in the production of the company’s products. This includes performing the proper preventive maintenance and tending to equipment, manufacture and inspect product following standard operating procedures. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. This is a second shift role: Sunday through Thursday, 8 PM - 6:30 AM.

Davlyn Group is a fast-growing, privately owned technical textile company based in Spring City, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, with additional locations in Norristown, PA and Independence, VA. Through our Amatex, Darco Southern, Davlyn Manufacturing, and Norfab businesses, our products and engineering services are used by thousands of customers in over 50 countries to help keep heat in its place, improve safety, and increase productivity. DGH is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, fabrics and yarns used in the appliance industry, industrial markets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Prepare, load, and tend to 2-4 machines to manufacture product.
• Inspect and label product per quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot the equipment and minimize downtime.
• Track production utilizing the appropriate visual management or documentation tools.
• Escalate safety, quality concerns or machine malfunction to the supervisor.
• Wind and strip bobbins throughout the shift.
• Move product to the designated area for the next manufacturing process.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior production or manufacturing experience, preferred.

Employment Type, Classification & Expected Hours Of Work

• This is an onsite, full-time, non-exempt position at our Spring City, PA facility.
• The standard work schedule is Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
• Departmental demands may necessitate additional work outside of the standard work schedule.

Position Type

This role is an individual contributor, someone who provides specialized work & expertise and contributes directly to Davlyn’s success without managing other people.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Physical Demands

• Standing: 80% of the shift. Must stand to feed the equipment with raw material, troubleshoot machinery and move product to the next manufacturing process.
• Walking: 20% of the shift. Must walk across different departments to bring in new material, remove full skids and move bins to the correct areas.
• Lifting: Must frequently lift bins of full bobbins weighing approximately 30 lb and occasionally 50 lb.
• Pushing/Pulling: Must pull or push bins with bobbins onto carts and push the carts to the next manufacturing process. Must often pull pallet jack with full spools weighing 100+ lb into the Winding area.
• Carrying: Must frequently carry 20 lb spools to its designated winding machine.
• Grasping: Must place bobbins into the machine, thread, hold and cut yarn from spools and lift trays of bobbins.
• Stooping and Crouching: Must be able to bend to pick up spools, bobbins, and trays of materials to and from winding equipment.
• Color Determination: Must be able to distinguish colors of bobbins to place them on the correct equipment.
• Speaking: Must verbally communicate with supervisor and team about safety, quality, and production.
• Listening: Must be able to listen to teammates and be aware of forklift traffic around the factory.

Cognitive Requirements

• Comprehend basic instructions, such as guidelines on templates for bobbin specifications.
• Interpret documents, such as packaging and labeling details described on setup cards.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Utilize a computer to report defects and production quantities.
• Comprehend complex issues and communicate effectively to diverse groups, such as observing defect patterns and communicate to supervisors and teammates.
• Count parts to assemble correct bobbin quantities in bins.

Work Environment

• The work facility may be hot and/or cold, based on the time of year.
• Many areas of the production floor have a very high noise level. Hearing protection is required in these areas.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Constant contact with fiberglass and fiberglass fibers.

Davlyn Group believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Davlyn Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Davlyn Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.