What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Machine Operator Monday-Thursday 5 AM to 3 PM position at Crescent Woolen Mills?
Crescent Woolen Mills is a manufacturer of woolen-spun yarns located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in beautiful Two Rivers, WI. Crescent has provided the best natural and synthetic yarns to the textile industry for almost 100 years. Crescent Woolen Mills converts fibers into yarns sold to manufacturers of knitted and woven products. The textile operations performed by Crescent Woolen Mills include blending, carding, spinning, winding, doubling, and twisting. In addition, Crescent’s wholly owned subsidiary, Owen Glove Lining, manufactures knitted fleece linings for the safety, apparel and sporting goods industries. Fibers converted into yarns by Crescent Woolen Mills include wool, alpaca, angora, nylon, acrylic, polyester, Nomex, Kevlar and Kanecaron modacrylic. Our technical staff regularly participate in the research and development efforts of our customers to understand their needs and provide guidance in making material recommendations. Crescent Woolen Mills is the recognized industry leader in innovative new blends.
Crescent Woolen Mills is a business unit of Miller Waste Mills, Inc., dba RTP Company. RTP Company is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
The Spinning Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring spinning frames to ensure consistent output.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Responsibilities
- Piece up broken ends and splice yarn together while running an assigned number (presently two) of Spinning Frames or up to four frames with a partner
- Creel in full spools and remove empty spools from Spinning Frame
- Tie in roving as required
- Doff frame when bobbins are full
- Patrol and observe machines to achieve maximum efficiency and quality
- Perform run outs for changeovers and assist in changeovers and change travelers as required
- Clean frames and surrounding areas as required
- Keep accurate records for daily production time sheet and fill out stock tickets for each doff
- Notify shift supervisor of any quality problems immediately
- Perform other related duties as assigned or directed
Skills and Abilities
- Must be dependable with excellent attendance
- Must be self-directed with a strong work ethic
- Must work well with others and has a positive attitude
- Must be safety conscious
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Previous experience with circular knitting machines a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Good basic math skills
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Education and Experience
- HS degree or GED preferred
- Past manufacturing experience preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, crouching and lifting (up to 60 lbs)
- Continual walking in a relatively confined area is required
- Frequent standing at floor level and above floor level on equipment
- Coordination of skills performed at heights no greater than three feet
- Exposure to extremes (90º F) in temperature
- Good vision is required, 20/20 or corrected to 20/20
- Frequent and continuous use of hands and arms
- Employees with sensitivities to dust may be exposed to airborne dust, silk and synthetic fibers and are encouraged to wear a mask to help filter out airborne fiber.
EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.