BCF Spinning Operator

About the Role

The BCF Spinning Operator is responsible for the runability of assigned machines/towers (Reiter, Neumag, Swiss Tex, and SmartPly equipment) and ensuring the quality of manufactured products. This role also includes maintaining general housekeeping of the work area.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules for the department and entire facility.
• Operate and maintain Godet rolls, switches, heaters, and aspirators on BCF Spinning machines.
• Understand and manage the correct yarn path, rethreading the machine as needed.
• Interpret Instrumar alarm lights and respond appropriately.
• Operate and doff winders when the yarn cycle is complete.
• Perform online quality inspections of yarn (e.g., shade, air tack, winding, proper labels).
• Properly pack and label yarn on buggies to deliver a first-quality product.
• Train new and/or existing operators until they are competent.
• Maintain machine cleanliness (e.g., string waste, tack box, spin finish trays).
• Ensure general housekeeping of the work area (e.g., trash, sweeping, mopping, wiping down machines).
• Transport yarn test buggies to the lab for quality testing.
• Adhere to Aquafil’s Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy.
• Assist supervisors/crew leaders during product changes and spin pack changes.
• Support other operators as needed.
• Maintain Automotive Alarm Record documentation.
• Report any discrepancies to supervisors, line technicians, or crew leaders.

Skills & Qualifications

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult situations, responds promptly to internal and external customer needs, and meets commitments. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, is positive, respectful, and customer-focused.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work efficiently; uses time effectively. Attention to detail, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Quality Control: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and handles frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Functions as a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Dependability: Consistently punctual and reliable; follows instructions and responds to management direction.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions posted in English.
• Communication: Effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication. Actively listens, communicates clearly and concisely, and ensures understanding.
• Mathematical Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.