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National Society of Professional Surveyors, Anaheim, CA, United States


Job Summary
Responsible for producing warps for weaving and knit machines. Duties include creeling yarn packages, style and lot changes, repair end breaks, selvage work, and general housekeeping duties. Each associate is responsible for their own safety. 12 hour shifts.

Machines, tool, and equipment used

Scissors

Ratchet

Screwdriver

Computer/Keyboard

Materials Used

Pen

Pencil

Paper

Tape

Broom

Computer

Job Requirements

Must be 18 years old

Ability to read & write

Comprehend written & verbal instructions

Good organizational skills

Ability to perform various computer operations

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to work in a team environment

Basic math skills

Basic mechanical skills

Good visual perception

Good interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to use hand tools

Have a working knowledge of a Warper

Required to make a log of activities

Education Requirements
1 year beyond High School Education/Training - Preferred

Other Requirements
Must submit to & pass a drug screen. Must comply with all company rules, including but not limited to: safety, attendance & other job specifications, and have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements
Standing

- Must be able to stand for 3 hours consecutively. Approximately 95% of the day is spent standing.

Sitting

- Must be able to attend meetings. Approximately 5% of the day is spent sitting.

Moving

- Must be able to move throughout the facility. Tends to yarn breaks to tie on to beam, doffing beam from warper, and loading/unloading beams into the warper. Approximately 95% of the day is spent moving.

Climbing

- Must be able to climb up and down steps of ladder and step over machinery 20” high. Approximately 5% of the day is spent climbing.

Lifting

- Must be able to lift weights up to 50 lbs. Any weight over 50 lbs for men and 25 lbs. for females must require assistance. Approximately 25% of the day is spent lifting.

Pushing/Pulling

- Must be able to push yarn trucks to creel, straighten up and align raw materials and enter and exit doorways throughout the location. Approximately 20% of the day is spent Pushing/Pulling.

Reaching

- Must be able to reach a maximum distance of 30 inches. While reaching must sometimes lean over Yarn storage containers, and laying yarn into comb eye boards. Approximately 70% of the day is spent reaching.

Visual Acuity

- Must be correctable to 20/40 and have good peripheral vision. Must have the ability to read merge/ set / style numbers on beams, threading board and computers. Must have the ability to read spec/cut cards and computer screens.

Bending/Stooping

- Must be able to bend to pick up threading ends at the floor level and laying yarn into comb eye boards and to perform routine housekeeping duties. Approximately 60% of the day is spent bending/stooping.

Other

- Must be able to hear for person to person communication, emergency alarms, machine, and telephone. Also must comply with company rules, including but not limited to safety, attendance, and job specifications.

Safety Equipment Required
Steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, goggles, LTCT tags and hearing protection as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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