Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - Dominion Fiber Technologies

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.)