Twister Operator

Engineered Floors; Phelps (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors in Georgia is seeking a Twister Operator to feed the twisting machine with raw fiber, monitor processes, and ensure product quality. You will remove twisted product, sort it, and prepare yarn for the next step.

The role requires standing for long periods, good hand dexterity, ability to lift 12-20 lb packages, and the ability to follow safety and quality guidelines. High school diploma or GED preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Textile/manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to follow safety and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Feed twisting machine with raw fiber.
• Patrol, service and monitor the twisting machine and its processes.
• Remove twisted product from the machine and place on buggies or boxes as instructed.
• Verify case labels with the spec sheet for each machine.
• Doff TNH packages according to the doff schedule.
• Refill bucket with Raw Yarn and replace empty tubes.
• Replace yarn tubes with replacement packages as needed.
• Tie creel yarn using Weaver's Knot with short tails.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and assign repairs as needed.
• Keep positions running and tag any position needing repair.

Skills

Standing long

Hand dexterity

Heavy lifting

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The purposes of the Twister Operator are to Supply the twisting machine with raw fiber needed, Patrol, service, and monitor continuously the twisting machine, its processes, and the quality of the product. Remove the twisted product from the machine and place it on buggies or boxes as instructed.

• Follow all Safety, Plant & Quality Guidelines
• Acquire Raw Yarn Buggy from that machine’s bullpen. Do not pull yarn from neighboring machines.
• Verify the case label with the spec sheet for that machine.
• Doff the TNH packages according to the doff schedule posted on each machine.
• Remove the remaining package from the bucket and place it in the adjacent creel.
• Tie the creel yarn using a Weaver's Knot with ¼” to ½” tails.
• Refill the bucket with Raw Yarn from the Raw Yarn Buggy for that machine.
• Replace empty yarn tubes with replacement packages of yarn.
• Compare every tube’s merge # to the spec sheet as you place them in the bucket.
• Put tube caps on raw yarn in creel if specified on the spec sheet.
• Repair and restart immediately any position that breaks out.
• Keep every position running at all times unless you are working on it.
• Tag any position that needs repair.
• Remove TNH yarn from the conveyor.
• Place the TNH yarn on a buggy or pack it in a box as the spec sheet and/or the supervisor's instructed.
• Clean your assignment and work area toward the end of each shift.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Follow printed & spoken instructions & specifications effectively.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Hand dexterity sufficient to handle packages and operate splicer or tie weavers’ knots as specified.
• Able to lift & place numerous 12-20 lb. packages per shift.
• Aptitude to pass a color vision test if needed

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.