machine operator.

Making constant adjustments on the machines and some of them require troubleshooting the machine, chemical consistency, and minor repairs. Team member can't have mobility issues as they're required to be on their feet the entire time, and they need to squat, twits, lift, bend throughout the day. The work also requires the ability to manipulate fine threads.

Responsibilities:
Machine Setup: Configuring machines according to specific job orders, which includes threading yarn, adjusting tension settings, and installing bobbins or spools.

Continuous Monitoring: Watching the equipment during operation to ensure the product meets tension, weight, and twist specifications.

Material Handling: Loading raw materials (polyester, nylon, fiberglass, etc.) into the machines and removing finished packages for further processing or shipping.

Splicing & Knotting: Quickly and accurately joining yarn ends using specialized tools or manual techniques to maintain a continuous flow during production.

Working hours: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:
Textile Industry Experience: Previous experience with twisting, winding, or braiding machinery is a massive plus. Understanding how different fibers (like fiberglass vs. aramid) react to heat and tension is highly valued.

Blueprint & Spec Reading: The ability to interpret complex technical data sheets and "recipes" for specific yarn types without constant supervision.

Computer Literacy: Experience using HMI (Human Machine Interface) touchscreens or ERP software (like SAP or Oracle) to log production data and track inventory.

Tool Proficiency: Experience using specialized textile tools like air splicers, weaver's knots, and tension meters.


Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Mechanical Aptitude: A solid understanding of how pulleys, gears, and tensioners work. You don't need to be a mechanic, but you should be able to "hear" when a machine isn't running right.

Precision Measurement: Ability to use tools like micrometers, calipers, and digital scales to ensure yarn thickness and weight are within strict tolerances.

Troubleshooting: The ability to diagnose why a thread keeps snapping or why a bobbin is winding unevenly and making the necessary micro-adjustments.

Basic Math: You'll need to calculate production yields, read digital displays, and understand measurements (often switching between metric and imperial).


Interested? Call us at 717-262-2430.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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