Gerrish Warp Operator

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JOB TITLE:                          Warp Replacement

JOB CLASSIFICATION:    Senior Machine Operator

REPORTS TO:                     Production Manager

PURPOSE:                            Works as part of a team to lease empty warps, tie-in and pullover new warps.  Prepare and tie-in replacement warps with minimum downtime in a quality manner. Includes lease/haul, tie-in, and smashing. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)  Knowledge of all general plant safety rules & absolutes.

2)  Operate equipment in a safe manner

3)  Meet production goals set-out by department manager

4)  Follow proper policies and procedures and job specifications set out by department and location

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Knowledge of Warp Replacement policies and procedures.
2. Completing daily team maintenance (DTM) activities.
3. Auditing safety items in department.
4. Identify weave defects and perform basic weaving tasks (tying knots, drawing ends, etc.)
5. Execute intermediate computer functions to locate and move batches.
6. Lease empty warps and tie-in and pullover new warps. 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to read, write, and follow directions
2. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
3. Basic Math (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
4. Attention to Detail-thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.
5. Adaptability-adapts to changes in the work environment
6. Ability to perform basic weaving tasks
7. Ability to properly draw in ends

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

1. Waterjet weaving machine                2) Reed hook                                            3) Scissors

4)   Flashlight                                          5) Computer                                             6) Dye Resist Marker

7)   Pouch                                                8) Filling Packs                                         9) Barco

10) Ear Plugs and Muffs                        11) Steel-Toe Shoes                                 12) Reed Hook

13) Stop Card                                          14) Writing Utensil                                  15) Leno Hook

16) Warp Beam                                      17) Hoist                                                   18) Warp Truck

19) Tie In Machine                                 20) Tie In Frame                                       21) Lock Out Equipment

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME:

8 Weeks for Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                        FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing: Approx. 9 hours/day spent working on weaving machine or retrieving warps from storage.
2. Sitting:  Break time (75 minutes) and 15 minutes for completion of reports.                            
3. Moving:    Continuous from machine to machine to warp storage, etc.
4. Lifting:     Must be able to lift warp clamps, frame clamps, whip rolls (5-60 lbs.) *
5. Climbing:  To remove and replace pattern chain on average of 10 times/shift. Utilize foot stool which is 6 inches off the floor.
6. Push/Pull/Reach: Pull beam out of machine (on bearings). Also push tie-in machine and pull frame continuously from machine to machine. Also must push new beam into machine (10 times/shift). Reach to clamp warps, to repair warp end breaks, and to replace leno bobbins (distance-2 to 3 feet)
7. Bending:  To clamp new warps, to turn mechanism, to pull warp over, (10 times/shift)
8. Visual Acuity:     Recognize quality leases, visually monitor tie-in machine performance, and recognize mis-reeds and wrong draws in fabric.
9. Other: Must comply with the Company rules, including but not limited to Safety, Attendance, and other job specifications.                 

* Two associates are required for lifting items over 50lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud.

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.