- MUST be willing to work 12 hour swing shift.
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MUST have manufacturing experience, preferrably in a similar position.
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MUST consent to a pre-employment drug screening and background screening.
OVERALL GOALS
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Maintain a high level of efficiency and quality.
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Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all procedures applicable to the machine(s) being operated
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Maintain a safe work environment.
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Work as a team to build solid working relationships.
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Follow all safety rules for department and entire facility.
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Be aware of Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy (see supervisor if further explanation is needed).
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General housekeeping as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
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Pick up packages of yarn from as low as floor level and place on creel package – approximately 12 lbs ea, 260/shift.
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Take finished packages off Doff tray to place on buggy - packages weigh from 1 lb - 10 lb ea.
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Push finished buggy to Gilbo inspection area - weight up to 600 lbs.
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Bending to creel, as well as rethread machine. Placing packages at shoulder height on creel and buggy.
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Use of tools including ring knife or snips.
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Pick up packages of yarn from as low as floor level and place on buggy up to shoulder height - approximately 12 lbs ea, 180/shift.
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Push buggy to cable twister - weighs approximately 360 lbs.
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Place 1 package at a time in bucket that is slightly below waist level and start the Doff cycle by pushing the finished package onto the Doff conveyor.
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Take twisted yarn off the Doff conveyor and place in a plastic box at the end of the Twister.
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Bending to repair broken ends.
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Pick up packages of yarn from as low as floor level – approximately 12-15 lbs ea, 267/shift.
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Place packages on creel posts that are from 20 inches from floor to about shoulder height.
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Thread machine into Heatset box, then thread into take-up winder on rear of machine.
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Take finished packages (up to 10 lb ea) off Doff conveyor and place onto buggy, holding up to 60 packages.
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Push buggy to the Heatset inspection area, up to 600 lbs.
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Bending to service the bottom levels on the winders to rethread and fix miss-Doffs.
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Walk on platform in narrow space between the winders.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY
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Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
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Ability to read and interpret instructions, safety rules and instructions which are posted in English.
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Ability to communicate effectively with Operators, Crew Leaders, Supervisors and Managers.
