DNB Technician (2nd Shift)

Job Title: Technichian (2nd Shift)

SUMMARY

This role will be responsible to provide guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to a group of individuals for the purpose of achieving the group's performance and results. Responsible for monitoring the quantitative and qualitative achievements of the team and reports results to the supervisor/management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Receives row assignment from supervisor's/operator's schedule posted at the time clock.
• Check the front and back of the assigned machines to ascertain the nature of any running problems at the beginning of the shift and periodically throughout the shift.
• Monitors the operation of the knitting machines for fabric defects not noticed by the scanner. If machine is running a pattern style, will closely inspect to ensure pattern is correct.
• Patrols front of machine using a spotlight at least two (2) times a day.
• Stops the machine when a defect is noticed. The knitter goes to the machine and determines the reason for the defect. If the defect is due to the yarn problems, the knitter repairs and restarts the machine. The knitter puts the ends in straight from beam to points and from points to guides, making sure that no ends are crossed, doubled, or over the sley wire. If the knitter cannot repair the defect, he or she calls the fixer. After the defect is repaired, the knitter restarts the machine and enters the reason for the machine stop. Standard performance (within a 12-month training period) requires the operator to run at least 18 machines efficiently (2 bars @90% and 3-4 bars @85%).
• Records all defects on piece ticket and production report. Correctly documents any other required information on paperwork.
• Prepares rolls at doffing, calculates and plots SPC chart. Alerts doffer by signal light.
• Contacts fixer for repeat defects or mechanical problems such as: pin holes, broken needles, lines, chatter, etc.
• Notes level of yarn on the warps and stops machine fore yarn runs off warp.
• Record production racks on production report at the end of each shift.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations and foster safe work habits.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the work area and performs other tasks as directed.

• Performs lock out/tag out as required.

• Cleans sley points, guide bars, push rods etc. Remove all dirt and grease using clean rags and or brushes. Apple fresh grease to parts to assure that the machine will run properly.
• Points the yarn: cut the leasing tape into equal size patches and position them so that the yarn ends will not contact the beam flanges or machine brackets. Point so there is one end per sley point space with no doubles or crossed ends and limited skips.
• Set the EBC unit or PIV box. To set the PIV box, measure the freeboard on each wrap. Disengage the clutch using the pressure release handle set the box.
• Thread the guide bar: remove the bar, clean and grease and place in threading positon. Pull yarn ends forward and with the correct gauge threading set, thread the bar. Using the threading hooks and comb to pull yarn through the guide bar.
• Replace the guide bar and align. Check yarn path (make sure no ends are dragging). Tighten warps and signal arms.
• Knit fabric in. Make bar adjustments as necessary. Alert fixer to do runner check by signal light.
• Follow all company safety rules and regulations and foster safe work habits.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the work area and performs other tasks as directed.
• The above generally describes the tasks necessary to define the principal functions of the job and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the required work.
• Be physically able to handle beam shafts (with help) and hang warps.
• Take any action required to assure that vehicles are properly serviced and maintained.
• Follow all company safety rules and regulations and foster safe work habits.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the work area and performs other tasks as directed.
• Performs additional duties as requested, needed, or assigned.

ABILITY TO

• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements.
• Work independently with little or no supervision and be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram record data or schedule form.
• Ability to follow specific written work instructions and record data and information.
• Ability to multi-task and quickly adapt to a changing environment
• Physically able to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment - manual dexterity, visual acuity, and speed.
• Requires constant visual attention, ability to discern flaws in manufactured production
• Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Displays ability to work in highly productive, constantly changing environment.
• Effectively execute tasks.
• Exceptional work performance and attendance record.
• Solid leadership skills; able to lead by example; decision-maker and effective communicating.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (primarily Excel and Word).
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Project a strong, confident presence.

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detail

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.