Job Description:

• 1) Tends machine that winds thread, twine, or yarn into balls preparatory to shipping or further processing: Places supply cones or spools on creel rack and threads yarn ends through guides and tension device.

• 2) Pushes core over spindle of machine or wraps end of thread around shaping device of coreless winder.

• 3) Pulls lever to start machine to wind specified amount of thread.

• 4) Doffs balls of thread, using knife to cut thread.

• 5) Inspects balls for defective winding or soiled thread.

• 6) May insert labels under thread.

• 7) May place ball on device to crush center and wrap end of thread around center as binder.

• 8) May pack balls into boxes for shipment.