JOB EMPHASIS AND PURPOSE

A Regains Production Operator is responsible for operating a variety of different types of winding machines.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work in a safe manner within a production standard either with or without direct supervision.

• Interact professionally with coworkers.

• Work effectively within a functional group.

• Work independently while understanding the necessity for effective communication (5+1) and coordinating work efforts with other employees and departments.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Machine Operation:

• Regains Production Operators are tasked with the following:
  1. Moving from station to station on the assigned machine - harvesting the finished package and tying material onto an empty ratchet spool, then engaging the station to begin the transfer of material from the input package to the ratchet spool.
  2. Replacing the input material and threading it up through a series of gates and other tension devices as needed.
  3. Accurately recording the number of changes accomplished onto a production sheet.

Quality:

• The inspection of all material being placed on a machine during its set up as well as the finished material being harvested from the machine. The quality standards vary according to product specification.
• The correct labeling of material harvested from the machine.
• Remove non-conforming material from ratchet spools and bobbins by the use of a yarn puller.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience

Skills / Specialized Knowledge / Abilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Hours / Environment

• Work hours are 40 hours per week – days and times vary per shift; may require additional hours periodically, including evenings and weekends, depending on company needs.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment (Hearing protection is required).

Tools and Equipment

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing between 10 and 40 pounds occasionally.
• You must be capable of standing and walking on concrete surfaces for the duration of a shift.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms raised above shoulder level.
• Must be able to bend or squat occasionally as job duties require.
• Must be capable of frequent lateral (side-to-side) movement while working.
• Must be able to perform highly repetitive motions using hands, wrists, and arms.

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

INCUMBENT:

SUPERVISOR: Winding Production Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Atkins & Pearce is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage all people to apply regardless of age, gender, gender expression or criminal conviction history.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atkins & Pearce makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.