Warper Operator

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The purpose of the Warper Operator is to operate the warper machine and record production on daily production report and work orders.

• Determine correct yardage from given beam weight.
• Responsible for correct number of ends on beam set-up.
• Use hand trucks to move and load yarn beams
• Help creel if necessary and creel machine as needed.
• Help keep work area clean.
• Responsible for correct pattern setup on graphic orders.

• Lifting cones of yarn weighing 5 to 16 lbs at different rates based on creel needs.
• Standing is required approximately 7.5 hours of shift.
• Reaching is required to thread up warper multiple times or more per shift.
• Bending is required to thread warper multiple times during the shift.
• Must be able to use air splicer with a trigger hundreds of times per shift.
• Must be able to use scissors or snips throughout the shift.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shade differences.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, and kneel.

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

• Learn and follow safety procedures and guidelines for the position and plant location
• Responsible for making first quality beams of yarn and notifying supervisor of any quality problem.
• Run required yardage expectations based on machine time and speed outputs
• 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.