WARP CHANGER

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Warp Changer (M2651)

Human Resources

04/03/2023

Hillsville, VA

Weaving 6370353564

Primary Objective:  In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

Removes/replaces loom beams using tie-in equipment.  Other duties as assigned by management.

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

Check warp out paper for warp outs.

Remove empty beam from loom. After loom bolts are out of gear, use the breaker bar to spin loom over to get angle on the bolts, so they can be loosened. Install loom beam by spinning loom over from FA side while using the breaker bar.

Take empty beam to storage area. Grease/oil harness drives, bearings, and beam stand at each warp out. Clean under the loom Remove oil pads from underneath tappet housing and loom, scrape grease, oil and clippings from underneath loom and tappet housing.  Sweep floor, mop underneath loom, beam area and tappet housing.  Put out wet floor sign and remove wet floor sign after the floor has dried. Determine loom beam to be used and remove loom beam from inventory, using computer. Use warp truck to transport loom beam from storage area to loom. Load new loom beam in loom. Rack and tie beams. Break down tie frame. Pull knots through drop wires, heddles and reed. Repair broken ends, remove loom safety pin, start loom, and check quality. Enter information in computer system. Performs reties, as needed. Assists personnel in drawing reeds. Change battery in warp truck as needed, and at least once per shift. Empty mop bucket at end of each shift. Use beam gear hand truck to remove beam gear. Use waste pull off machine to remove waste from beams.  If waste pull off machine is not operational: pull waste from loom beam if less than 50 yards (two-person job).  Cut waste off loom beam if more than 50 yards.  Assist Material Coordinators by staging fill yarn at looms, as needed.

Follow procedures for using Warp Truck down loom aisles:

Ensure no equipment is on the aisle that is not in use, or it has been moved at least three looms away. If Warp Changers are working at a loom (tying, racking, etc..) then the looms on the left and right, and up to three looms behind, may only be leased out and clamped until.

The employee removing/inserting beams should start with the highest numbered loom first and then work their way down to the smallest numbered loom.  (Example… 914, 906, then 905.)

General Duties

Participate in Safety programs and Neighborhood Watch. Works safely and orderly. Notify supervision of any hazardous or unsafe conditions. Maintains clean and orderly work area.

Keep grease and yarn off FA and SU side of loom.  Keep yarn and grease off catwalk and floor.  All yarn waste must go inside the string waste can at loom.

Perform all necessary miscellaneous work pertaining to the above job duties. Any other duties assigned by management. Operates the Pull Off Machine safely and follows procedures.

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.