SLASHER - 1ST SHIFT

Job Title: Slasher

1ST SHIFT

Reports To: Supervisor / Department Lead

Job Summary: As a Slasher, you are operating and tending to a sizing machine that applies a protective coating to warp yarns. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and quality of the yarn before it is sent to the weaving department. The slasher must manage the machine’s settings, monitor the yarn for defects, and perform minor repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Position large section beams of yarn onto the creel using a hoist.

• Carefully thread the yarn through the size pot, around drying cylinders, and onto the loom beam.

• Set and adjust machine controls, including tension, speed, and temperature, according to specific job orders and yarn specifications.

• Monitor the entire process to ensure the yarn is properly coated, dried, and wound onto the loom beam.

• Visually inspect the yarn for breaks, tangles, or other defects as it passes through the machine.

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on the slasher machine.

• Adhering to workplace safety standards, especially when handling heavy materials.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Attention to detail, the ability to notice small defects in the yarn to maintain high quality.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lifting and moving heavy beams, and working in hot, humid environment.

• Teamwork and Communication, the ability to work effectively with supervisors and colleagues.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

• Comfortable working in a noisy, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• May be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, or overtime as needed.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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