Draw-In Machine Operator

Safety Requirements

• Wear safety glasses when cutting out a bad heddle/dropwire.
• Use hearing protection in designated areas.
• Shoes must cover entire foot, heel to toe.
• No jewelry, hair below shoulders must be pulled back and pinned up.
• Do not blow off clothes with an air hose.

Education/Experience Prerequisites

• Mandatory: High school graduate or equivalent. Basic math. Industrial truck license. Qualified Barber-Coleman helper, computer knowledge.
• PREFERRED: Weaving background, electronic background.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work assigned schedule and shift with minimal absences.
• Must be able to tolerate non-toxic odors.

Machinery, Tools, & Equipment

• Barber-Coleman draw-in machine, reed hook, tape measure, scissors, calculator, tools such as pliers, wrenches, allen wrenches, screwdrivers, computer diskettes, printer, harness truck.

Materials Used

• Heddles, dropwires, steel harness ribs, oils, various deniers of synthetic yarn, etc.

Supervision Received

Immediate supervisor – works with minimum amount of supervision.

Direction Exercised

Directs machine helpers as to the amount and kind of material needed.

Working Procedures

• Checks machine for possible mechanical malfunctions.
• Lubricates machine regularly to help achieve optimum efficiency.
• Prepares warp to be drawn.
• Reads pattern chains and repairs stops as necessary. Cut new pattern chain if necessary.
• When pattern complete, checks for quality and assists in unloading machine.
• Performs P.M. on machines as required by P.M. program on head drives.
• Observes safety precautions as established by the department and participates in department safety program.