Job Summary :

The purpose of the Warper Operator is to operate the warper machine and record production on daily production report and work orders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Determine correct yardage from given beam weight.
• Responsible for correct number of ends on beam set-up.
• Responsible for doffing beams.
• Use hand trucks to move and load yarn beams
• Help creel if necessary and creel machine as needed.
• Help keep work area clean.
• Responsible for correct pattern setup on graphic orders.

Performance Expectations (if applicable) :

• Lifting cones of yarn weighing 5 to 16 lbs at different rates based on creel needs.
• Standing is required approximately 7.5 hours of shift.
• Reaching is required to thread up warper multiple times or more per shift.
• Bending is required to thread warper multiple times during the shift.
• Must be able to use air splicer with a trigger hundreds of times per shift.
• Must be able to use scissors or snips throughout the shift.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shade differences.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, and kneel.

Experience / Education Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job but will train.

Other Requirements :

• Learn and follow safety procedures and guidelines for the position and plant location
• Responsible for making first quality beams of yarn and notifying supervisor of any quality problem.
• Run required yardage expectations based on machine time and speed outputs
• Overtime is required on occasion.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Safety equipment must be worn as required.
• Report to management any quality, safety, or potential problems encountered while performing the job.

Last updated : 2024-05-18