What are the responsibilities and job description for the S2 Yarn Coating Line Tender position at Phifer Incorporated?
JOB SUMMARY: The S2 Line Tender I duties are to run a yarn coating line consisting of loading and unloading creels, putting up ends, maintaining and the correct sequence for threading of fiberglass through ends, dies, and carrier bars. This position also requires you to startup yarn on take-up machines, remove packages, perform operational inspections and complete required documentation and paperwork. Management may assign additional duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Will conduct an initial and hourly quality walk through of work area determined by reading and performing written instructions. Will thread fiberglass (Raw Glass) by hand from creel around tension whorl through eyelets until it exits the creel and tie off glass by reading and performing written instructions. Will thread glass ends by hand through vat eyelets in correct sequence through the dies to carrier bar by reading and performing written instructions. Will carry yarn ends by hand to the winder area and wrap glass around winders to be wound on to cores by reading and performing written instructions. Will start packages using start up procedures by reading and performing written instructions. Will perform walk through inspection of line on the hour by reading and performing written instructions. Will maintain creel by loading/unloading and splicing raw glass with splicer as needed by reading and performing written instructions. Will clean dies determined by visual inspection or breakouts with line running or stopped using cleaning supplies and/or air hose by reading and performing written instructions. Will perform hour-by-hour duties as documented by reading and performing written instructions. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: May clean department equipment and associated area (5S Tasks). May remove partial/full packages from winders. May assist doffer perform doffing duties as needed. May move bobbin carriers and debris from area to storage or dumpster. SPECIAL DEMANDS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Must perform all tasks in a safe manner. Must perform other department tasks as assigned by supervisor. Will perform all duties as assigned. Must be able to work overtime as scheduled or assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Will receive direct supervision from department supervisor and or team leader. ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION: Prefer High School Diploma or GED. Currently assessed in reading and mathematics at the 8th grade level or higher on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam through our Continuous Education & Development (CED) program or have an appropriate WorkKeys score based on the job profile. ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Prefer 6 months previous work experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. Prefer experience in yarn coating operations. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Must have or be able to receive certifications in forklift operations and confined space. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to push, pull, front carry, horizontal lift, floor to waist, and waist to crown lift using correct lifting procedures. Ability to lift sedentary (occasionally), light (occasionally), and medium (occasionally) material using correct lifting procedures. Ability to stand, walk, bend and flex trunk constantly. Ability to squat, kneel and crouch frequently. Ability to work in hot (greater than 80 degrees) or very hot (greater than 90 degrees) as required. Must have 20/35 or correctable vision in each eye. Safety shoes are required.
