What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Machine Operator 3 AM to 1 PM Monday-Thursday position at RTP Company?
Brief Description
Crescent Textile Solutions is a manufacturer of woolen-spun yarns located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in beautiful Two Rivers, WI. Crescent has provided the best natural and synthetic yarns to the textile industry for almost 100 years. Crescent Textile Solutions converts fibers into yarns sold to manufacturers of knitted and woven products. The textile operations performed by Crescent Textile Solutions include blending, carding, spinning, winding, doubling, and twisting. In addition, Crescent’s wholly owned subsidiary, Owen Glove Lining, manufactures knitted fleece linings for the safety, apparel and sporting goods industries. Fibers converted into yarns by Crescent Textile Solutions include wool, alpaca, angora, nylon, acrylic, polyester, Nomex, Kevlar and Kanecaron modacrylic. Our technical staff regularly participate in the research and development efforts of our customers to understand their needs and provide guidance in making material recommendations. Crescent Textile Solutions is the recognized industry leader in innovative new blends.
Crescent Textile Solutions is a business unit of Miller Waste Mills, Inc., dba RTP Company. RTP Company is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
The position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining carding machines. Individuals in this role will be changing over machines, doing set ups and preventative maintenance on the machines.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Requirements
Skills and Abilities
EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Crescent Textile Solutions is a manufacturer of woolen-spun yarns located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in beautiful Two Rivers, WI. Crescent has provided the best natural and synthetic yarns to the textile industry for almost 100 years. Crescent Textile Solutions converts fibers into yarns sold to manufacturers of knitted and woven products. The textile operations performed by Crescent Textile Solutions include blending, carding, spinning, winding, doubling, and twisting. In addition, Crescent’s wholly owned subsidiary, Owen Glove Lining, manufactures knitted fleece linings for the safety, apparel and sporting goods industries. Fibers converted into yarns by Crescent Textile Solutions include wool, alpaca, angora, nylon, acrylic, polyester, Nomex, Kevlar and Kanecaron modacrylic. Our technical staff regularly participate in the research and development efforts of our customers to understand their needs and provide guidance in making material recommendations. Crescent Textile Solutions is the recognized industry leader in innovative new blends.
Crescent Textile Solutions is a business unit of Miller Waste Mills, Inc., dba RTP Company. RTP Company is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
The position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining carding machines. Individuals in this role will be changing over machines, doing set ups and preventative maintenance on the machines.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Requirements
Skills and Abilities
- Must be dependable with excellent attendance
- Must be self-directed with a strong work ethic
- Must work well with others and has a positive attitude
- Must be safety conscious
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Previous experience with circular knitting machines a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Good basic math skills
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- HS degree or GED preferred
- Past manufacturing experience preferred
- Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, crouching and lifting (up to 60 lbs)
- Continual walking in a relatively confined area is required
- Frequent standing at floor level and above floor level on equipment
- Coordination of skills performed at heights no greater than three feet
- Exposure to extremes (90º F) in temperature
- Good vision is required, 20/20 or corrected to 20/20
- Frequent and continuous use of hands and arms
- Employees with sensitivities to dust may be exposed to airborne dust, silk and synthetic fibers and are encouraged to wear a mask to help filter out airborne fiber.
EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.