Twister Operator D shift; Bridgeport, Alabama,

Position: TWISTER OPERATOR D shift (Bridgeport, Alabama, United States, 35740)
Location: Bridgeport

TWISTER OPERATOR D shift (Bridgeport, Alabama, 35740)

Mohawk Industries

Position Overview

Primary Objective:
In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

• Set up, operate, and tend to many machines organized into a frame that twist yarn together.

Major Functions and Scope

• Creel single or double ply yarn packages and load yarn into twister.
• Reposition buggies of yarn at the twisters and stage tubes for winder operation.
• Thread ends of single yarns, operate the spindle, and repair breakouts during production runs.
• Doff twisted yarn packages and transfer them from the conveyor to a buggy/container.
• Monitor production output and machine equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Clean and dechoke spindles to maintain machine efficiency and meet production requirements.
• Perform quality checks using black lights to check yarn.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Years Of Experience And Knowledge

Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• Previous Yarn or Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Competencies

• Operate in a team-based environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to details.
• Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Read spec sheets or product information.

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment.
• Working in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures.

The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Textile Manufacturing

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

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