Finishing Operator

## Description

• MUST be willing to work 12 hour swing shift.
• MUST have manufacturing experience, preferrably in a similar position.
• MUST consent to a pre-employment drug screening and background screening.

**OVERALL GOALS**

• Maintain a high level of efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all procedures applicable to the machine(s) being operated
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Work as a team to build solid working relationships.
• Follow all safety rules for department and entire facility.
• Be aware of Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy (see supervisor if further explanation is needed).
• General housekeeping as needed.

• **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES**
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• | **GILBO AIR ENTANGLEMENT** |
• | - Pick up packages of yarn from as low as floor level and place on creel package – approximately 12 lbs ea, 260/shift. |
• | - Take finished packages off Doff tray to place on buggy - packages weigh from 1 lb - 10 lb ea. |
• | - Push finished buggy to Gilbo inspection area - weight up to 600 lbs. |
• | - Bending to creel, as well as rethread machine. Placing packages at shoulder height on creel and buggy. |
• | - Use of tools including ring knife or snips. |
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• | **CABLE TWISTING** |
• | - 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. |
• | - Push buggy to cable twister - weighs approximately 360 lbs. |
• | - 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. |
• | - Take twisted yarn off the Doff conveyor and place in a plastic box at the end of the Twister. |
• | - Bending to repair broken ends. |
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• | **SUESSEN HEATSET** |
• | - Pick up packages of yarn from as low as floor level – approximately 12-15 lbs ea, 267/shift. |
• | - Place packages on creel posts that are from 20 inches from floor to about shoulder height. |
• | - Thread machine into Heatset box, then thread into take-up winder on rear of machine. |
• | - Take finished packages (up to 10 lb ea) off Doff conveyor and place onto buggy, holding up to 60 packages. |
• | - Push buggy to the Heatset inspection area, up to 600 lbs. |
• | - Bending to service the bottom levels on the winders to rethread and fix miss-Doffs. |
• | - Walk on platform in narrow space between the winders. |
• **ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY**

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, safety rules and instructions which are posted in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Operators, Crew Leaders, Supervisors and Managers.