What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Machine Operator Monday-Thursday 5 AM to 3 PM position at RTP COMPANY?
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
