Warper Operator

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES

• Safely operate assigned warping machines and related yarn preparation equipment.
• Review production orders, specifications, schedules, and machine requirements before beginning a production run.
• Verify that the correct yarn, cones, packages, colors, counts, and materials are available for the assigned job.
• Set up the machine according to production specifications and established operating procedures.
• Load yarn packages onto creels or other designated equipment.
• Thread and route yarn through guides, tension devices, sensors, and other machine components according to established procedures.
• Set and verify appropriate machine parameters, including speed, tension, length, width, and other applicable settings.
• Ensure yarn is properly aligned and feeding consistently through the machine.
• Start and stop equipment using established procedures.
• Monitor machine operation continuously during production.
• Make authorized adjustments to maintain consistent yarn tension, alignment, package formation, and production quality.
• Monitor machine displays, controls, sensors, and alarms for abnormal conditions.
• Respond appropriately to machine stops, yarn breaks, alarms, and other operating interruptions.
• Perform machine changeovers as required by the production schedule.
• Verify machine setup following a changeover before restarting production.
• Inspect warped yarn and finished packages/beams to ensure they meet established specifications.
• Monitor for inconsistent tension, broken ends, crossed ends, missing ends, improper alignment, package defects, and other quality concerns.
• Verify yarn color, type, count, and other required characteristics against the production order.
• Monitor finished beam or package dimensions and construction as applicable.
• Identify and correct routine quality issues within the operator's level of training and authorization.
• Stop the machine and notify supervision when a quality problem cannot be corrected through normal operating adjustments.
• Prevent defective material from continuing into subsequent production processes.
• Properly identify and segregate nonconforming material.
• Complete required quality checks and documentation.
• Communicate recurring quality issues to the supervisor or quality department.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent attendance is required
• Good computer skills
• Strong math and communication skills
• Ability to safely operate industrial textile machinery.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Stand and walk for extended periods.

· Frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, kneel, or crouch.

· Repeatedly use hands and fingers for threading, tying, machine adjustments, inspection, and material handling.

· Reach above, below, and around machinery.

· Push and pull yarn packages, carts, or other materials as required.

· Lift and carry yarn packages or other production materials within established safety limits.

· Perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

· Maintain visual attention to monitor yarn and machine operation.

· Distinguish differences in yarn color, size, texture, and appearance when required.

· Work around moving machinery.

· Wear required PPE throughout the work shift.

· Lifting: 50 pounds maximum lifted. Lowest point - Ground Level, Highest point – 4 ½ feet.