Air Entanglement Operator

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Duties & 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
• Maintain standard clean and safe work environment

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• 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

Experience/Education Requirements:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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.