Job Description:

• 1) Operates machine to wind yarn from packages onto reel and from reel onto loom beams to prepare multiple colored warps for weaving: Moves portable reel into position in front of creel and draws yarn from packages on creel, according to specified pattern.

• 2) Ties yarn ends into loop and places loop over hook on reel to secure ends for winding.

• 3) Sets yardage meter to stop machine when specified yardage for section is wound on reel.

• 4) Inserts lease strings in wound section to keep threads in position for weaving.

• 5) Cuts yarn, using scissors, and places ends under section wound to prevent raveling.

• 6) Moves reel to front of creel to facilitate winding of additional sections of yarn.

• 7) Positions loom beam on brackets, using hoist, and secures ends from all sections onto beam.

• 8) Pulls lever to reverse reel and pushes button to start yarn winding onto beam.

• 9) Doffs full loom beam, using hoist.

• 10) Turns valves to fill size box and to regulate temperature in drying cabinet when machine is equipped with slashing attachment.

• 11) May creel machine.