Spinner

Greenwood Mills Inc; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Mills, Inc. seeks a skilled operator for spinning and winding frames on 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will repair ends, manage roving, and inspect frames to prevent downtime while maintaining quality and production targets.

The role requires reading and following written instructions, safely handling heavy loads, and complying with PPE requirements. Daily duties include cleaning, safety checks, and timely response to equipment issues.

Qualifications

• Ability to repair ends and replace roving as needed.
• Troubleshoot unit stops at winder and ensure smooth operation.
• Demonstrate proper lifting/handling techniques and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operates spinning frames and winders safely on 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Patrols for ends down and roving run outs and repairs breaks.
• Creel roving and monitor frames for quality and efficiency.
• Keep work area clean and follow plant safety rules.
• Read basic written instructions and write legibly.

Skills

End repair skills

Winder troubleshooting

Safe lifting techniques

Safe operation around moving parts

Stock recognition in frames

Job description

Job objective: Operates a set of Muratec Link spinning and winding frames, repairs end breaks, creels, roving, doffs spinning frames and pieces up ends, repairs stopped units at winder, performs scheduled cleaning duties

Shift: 2nd shift and 3rd shift

Essential Job Functions

• Safely operates spinning frames and winders
• Patrols with buggy on each side of frame for ends down and roving run outs
• Repair front breaks, back breaks, and roll laps
• Creel roving in frame
• Patrol winder for indicator lights and stopped units, belts, doffer, and splicer
• Place empty cones at winding
• Perform required cleaning
• Remove pnuemafil waste
• Follow safety rules prescribed by plant
• Must be able to work safely around moving parts
• Must be able to lift 8 lbs repeatedly to heights above head
• Must be able to push roving box weighing up to 377 lbs
• Must be able to use a step stool
• Must be able to read basic written instructions
• Must be able to write legibly
• Must be able to distinguish colors in stock-in-process and waste
• Must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment
• Must pay normal attention to job duties required to maintain efficiency and quality
• Must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies

Critical Skills/Expertise: Ability to repair ends and replace roving, troubleshoot unit stops at winder, Proper lifting/handling techniques, safe operation while pushing boxes, recognition of proper stock being fed through spinning frames, ability to perform job safely and efficiently and meet company requirements for quality and production

Non-Essential Function: Additional cleaning duties as assigned by Resource Manager

Management reserves the right to modify essential job functions as needed.

Greenwood Mills, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.