Warp Hanger Doffer

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Job Title: Warp Hanger/Doffer

SUMMARY

Transports yarn to knitting machines. Use power industrial truck to move full beams from warehouse to staging area. If necessary, remove full beams from beam racks and place beams on buggies. Return empty beams to warehouse. Install empty beams into beam racks and store the beam rack. Remove weigh and record the waste yarn. Loads / Unloads the knitting machine(s). Use bridge crane or gantry and hand tools to remove empty beams from the machine. Climb onto machine and attach hoist to the beam shaft. Loosen the saddle / clamps and lift beams off the machine. Remove shaft from empty beams and insert into full beams. Lubricate machine parts as required. Perform daily inspections on list trucks. Repair defective beam shafts and clamps when possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Be physically able to handle beam shafts (with help) and hang warps.
• Take any action required to assure that vehicles are properly serviced and maintained.
• Follow all company safety rules and regulations and foster safe work habits.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the work area and performs other tasks as directed.
• Performs additional duties as requested, needed, or assigned.

ABILITY TO

• Read, write, and speak and understand in English and Spanish, to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements.
• Work independently with little or no supervision and be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram record data or schedule form.
• Ability to follow specific written work instructions and record data and information.
• Physically able to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment - manual dexterity, visual acuity, and speed.
• Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Displays ability to work in highly productive, constantly changing environment.
• Effectively execute tasks.
• Exceptional work performance and attendance record.
• Solid leadership skills; able to lead by example; decision-maker and effective communicating.
• Project a strong, confident presence
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion and attention to detail

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required physical demands are as follows:

• Frequent hand, finger, and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Requires standing (80%) and walking (20%).
• The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and/or use repetitive hand motions.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally lift 50 pounds.