Alma Sr Machine Operator Nonwoven Mini Shift

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The Bale Opening/Bin Blending Operator follows prescribed safety procedures ( 004).

• Keeping hands clean when handling fabric.
• Clean line between lot changes.
• USE SKYJACK FOR CLEANING AND NEEDLE BOARD CHANGES.
• Assist with cleaning/repairing needle boards.
• Change needle boards in machines.
• Felt to Universal:
  Change All Boards in Loom #1 and Top Boards in Loom #2.
• Universal to Felt:
  Change all boards in Loom #1 and Top Boards in Loom #3.
• Set up control panel for lot to be processed and record any adjustments needed ( FORM
  1).
• Start up nonwoven line.
• Perform quality checks and make adjustments to process as allowed.
• Remove rolls from conveyor, remove quality samples from fabric, package rolls, print label and apply to plastic package, and transport roll to dock area.
• Insert tubes on winder rollers and load into winder, set winder doff length.
• Load Scrim Feed system as required by product type.
• Continually monitor fabric as it runs through the process every 15 minutes.
• Conduct quality inspections every hour. Record results on NW Form 8.
• During Quality Inspection:
  If defect is found, follow NW WKINST 15.
• Handle and bale waste materials.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Maintain MPS process and participate in Daily Team Maintenance ( FORM
  6).
• General housekeeping.
• Perform lift truck duties (moving finish rolls, scrim, waste).
• Refer to SPI 55:
  Before loading and unloading any trailer, inspect trailer for damages and fill out the form on page 6 of SPI 55.
• Work in teams to ensure that all machines are operating efficiently and producing a quality product.
• Shut down line at the end of a production run by stopping machine and disabling all drivers.
• Suggest improvements in work methods by determining the root cause of specific problems and developing solutions to avoid reoccurrences.
• Maintain production reports and efficiency records.
• Ensure all safety chains and guards are in place while the machine is running.
• Cut a 3 feet swatch as required for inspection.
• Clean the Nonwoven Line every 3rd doff and record "Cleaning Doff" on the Alma Nonwoven Roll Log next to the roll number. On cleaning doff, clean the following items: remove needles and tags from magnets; clean tags out of looms, top and bottom stitching plates; clean 2nd loom top entry fans every 2nd doff for Universal and once every shift for Felt.
• Record line settings every two hours on setup sheet.
• Measure and record in an Excel database roll width on every roll of YC 205, 15 pick Universal backing.
• Ensure ink cartridges are removed from print heads while not running felt.

• All associate's jobs with potential impact on Alma Plant wastewater activities shall be familiar with the chemicals (MSDS) and shall not discharge to drain any such chemicals without Environmental approval or as specified in ISO 9000 operating procedures. Deviation could have a State and/or Federal regulatory impact in Alma Plant's Wastewater Operating Permit.

The operator is authorized to shut down a Twister if it is unsafe or producing off quality ( 1 in the SPI manual), such as wet yarn, stretched yarn, pulled fibers or any other unusual occurrence.

Note:
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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