Crane/Tower Operator jobs in Newport, RI

Woonsocket, RI FULL_TIME

The Beam Operator prepares warp, stuffer, and binder beams for the weaving department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operator must be able to load yarn packages weighing up to 35 pounds from floor level to 10 feet high with the use of a ladder or step stool.
• Operator must have the ability to load an empty beam into the beamer weighing 275 to 300 pounds and unload a full beam weighing up to 1500 pounds by rolling into and from the warping machine.
• Operator should be able to set yarn spacing on expansion reed, set traverse distance and machine speed to properly run yarn onto beam.
• Operator will learn the use of a tension meter to monitor creel and yarn tension, adjusting when needed.
• Operator should have knowledge of yarns by denier and type, also the ability to read and write in English.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 35-pound packages to a height of 72 inches on a regular basis.
• Must be able to perform simple calculations.
• Ability to fill out required paperwork neatly.
• Must be dependable, positive attitude, good work ethic, reliable attendance, good communication skills, good comprehension skills

Wage dependent on experience

Last updated : 2024-04-25