Air Entanglement Operator

About the role

The purpose of the Air Entanglement Operator is responsible for operating air entanglement machines (includes air entanglement processes of: conventional, tack-twist, and roto-jet) where materials are used in the production of carpet fibers.

Responsibilities

• Place yarn packages on creel, checking against work order to verify correct yarn lots
• Remove empty tubes from creel and determine if it is to be recycled through process or discarded
• Load empty tubes in machine
• Consistently watch lines for any quality issues
• Remove completed packages of yarn from doff belt and pack yarn on buggies

Requirements

• Maintain standard clean and safe work environment
• Able to lift 20 lbs. up to 5 feet consistently throughout the shift
• Able to carry a minimum of 20 lbs. up to a distance of 200 feet
• Able to stand and walk for duration of shift
• Aptitude to pass a color vision test if needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to read and write and do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Computer knowledge or data entry skills are a necessary part of the job but will train

Skills

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. up to 5 feet consistently throughout the shift
• Ability to carry a minimum of 20 lbs. up to a distance of 200 feet
• Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift
• Aptitude to pass a color vision test if needed

Benefits

• 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
• Responsible for quality and safety of his/her own output