Beam Tufting Creeler Operator-3

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To assure thewarperisranefficiently which includescreelingand starting and ending beams.

Alsorequiresto dothe necessary paperwork for each beam.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (CONSIDERING JOB KNOWLEDGE JOB ENVIRONMENT EFFORT MANIPULATIVE SKILL JUDGEMENT SAFETY

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITY):

I. Starting a Beam

A. Zero the yardage meter and the poundage meter.

B. Pull the yarn ends down so they will wrap around the empty beam.

C. Roll the empty beam under thewarperarms and then lower the ARMS over the Beam.

D. Press the UP button to raise the Beam onto theWarper.

1. Insert Safety Pins.

2. Wrap ends around the Beam andlaythe ends of the yarn between the beam andwarperdrum

checkends for correct spacing.

3. Push the START button to beginWarper.

4. Center the Beam using the adjuster that moves the Beam from side to side if the beam is

touchingone side of theWarperdrum or the other.

II. SettingUpa Beam Set

A. Adjust yardage meter to run the poundageper Beam.

III. Ending a Beam

A. After the weight reaches the poundsper Beam theWarperwill stop automatically

ifthe yardage meter has been preset and reaches the point of zero on the counter.

B. Tape the ends at the free rolling bar.

1. Since only one side of the ends have tape run the beam enough so the tape is on the

otherside of the ends.

2. Tape the ends again on top of the first strip of tape.

3. Put the tape on the Beam with adhesive side up and stick ends of tape to the side of the Beam.

4. Run Beams around on rotation and tapeotherside of yarn. (Adhesive to Adhesive)

5. Pull the ends through theWarperand cutthentie the ends back out of the way.

6. Gather the ends into two sections and tuck under some ends on the Beams.

7. Tie the tail into a slip knot.

8. Put Beam information on each Beam before doffing.

IV. Mending Yarn

A. After warping the 1st or 2nd beam gather four or five packages for mending yarn.

B. Check the lot number and write on a piece of paper (Tag).

C. Tape the packages together with thetag visible.

D. Put the mending yarn in the holding bins behind thewarpers.

V. Quality

A. Check the tension of the yarn anytime yarn israntoo tight it causes streaks once

theyarn is tufted.

B. Continually check the beam for off color such as wrong yarn lot.

C. Make sure yarn is warped evenly and not building up on one side or the other. Adjustments

Should be done by using the spacing guide.Push the spacing guide left or right or use the

End cranks to make the yarn run wider or narrower.

VI. End-Breaks

A. If theWarperdoes not stop automatically stop as soon as possible.

B.Locatethe end out on the Beam.

C.Nextlocatethe end out at the Header and blow yarn back.

VII. Paperwork

A. Warping Order

1. The following items must be filled out for each Bean:

a. Beam Number/Start Yards

b. Stop Yards/Shift

c. Total Yards/Pounds

2. Total Yards and Pound Column at the end of the Beam Set.

3. List theWarperTender and theCreelersnames on this sheet.

4. After the order is completed record the date and shift at the bottom of the sheet.

B. Identification Tag

1. The following information is recorded on the tag:

(a) Beam Number/Yards

(b) Yarn SizeType

(c) Machine Number/Date

(d) Warped ByEnds

(e) Pounds/Lot Number

(f) Gauge/Shift

2. Tape tag to individual Beam

VIII. Following Established Attendance Policy

A. Must adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy.

B. Must speak personally withSupervisordetailing reason for absence.

IX. AdheringToWork Schedule

A. Must work all scheduled hours pershift..

B. Must be able toworkweekends.

C. Must be able to work12 hourshifts.

D. Must be able to work Holidays if needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (CONSIDERING JOB KNOWLEDGE JOB ENVIRONMENT EFFORT MANIPULATIVE SKILL

JUDGEMENT SAFETY

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITY):

Responsible for blowing out and cleaning up the area around theWarperand Creel.Responsible for

Using safe work habits.Responsible for ensuring personal safety as well as the safety of others near

andaround all working Machinery.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand for at least 7 hours ofa8 hourwork day.

Must be able to move heavy beams.

Other Requirements:

Mustbe able to read and write legibly.Musthave some basic math skills.

Training Requirements:

One week with Instructor Trainer and one week withWarperTender for a total of two weeks.

Equipment & Material Requirements:

Scissors Snips Splicer Safety utility knifeCutglove Apron

Safety and Security Requirements:

KronosBadge Hair pinned up if below shoulders Safety Goggles Safe