Doubler Operator

Job Description – Doubler Operator 

                            Reports to:  Area Supervisor  

Position Summary 

It is the responsibility of each operator to follow all job instructions and procedures to reduce error and insure a quality product. Maintain creels safely and efficiently.  

Essential Functions 

• Perform duties in a safe manner utilizing all required personal protection equipment. 

• Hearing protection 

• Eye protection 

• Exhibit quality awareness to meet or exceed our customer’s expectations 
• Perform job in an efficient manner in order to meet our goals. 
• Be present and on time on scheduled workdays for the purpose of maintaining excellent customer service  
• Personify the company’s core values, FIRST: 

• Family 
• Innovation 
• Responsiveness 
• Strong Relationships 
• Trustworthy  

Position Responsibilities   

• Check instruction sheets before starting shift 
• Obtain yarn from yarn boxes 
• Obtain empty tubes from storage bins 
• Use tube color specified on instruction sheet 

• Place empty tubes on doubler 
• Ensure that ends are properly threaded through tension and clearing devices 
• Patrol job repairing ends down, creeling and doffing 
• Check all splices 
• Keep yarn path clean 

• Check tube size for uniformity 
• Check instruction sheet for splice type. Use only the proper splice type 
• Fag any ends requiring technician attention 
• Avoid yarn mixes, be alert 

• Place empty cones in proper container. Clean up all bad work 
• Place reworkable thread in proper container 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 

Essential Skills and Experience  

• Standing  - 7 1/2 hours  concrete floor 
• Sitting -  Two 20 minute breaks  
• Moving - moves about in an area approximately _70’ x 100’, while performing duties;  

no prolonged standing in single location 

• Moving Materials – Pushes full boxes of yarn up and down winder alley while performing duties 
• Hearing/Speaking - must be able to communicate with Fixers and Supervisors 
• Reaching – Normal 3-4 feet 
• Visual Acuity - Must be able to see quality and mechanical problems. Must not be color blind 
• Bending /Stooping – Frequent bending to remove bobbins from yarn boxes. 

• Lifting – No heavy lifting 

Beneficial Skills and Experience  

• Pay: $13.25 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Attendance Bonus
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Prerequisites Mandatory:  Must be able to read machinery ID and job instruction sheet. Must be able to communicate and understand instructions from supervisor.  

• Preferred: H.S. or G.E.D.