Job Description:

• 1) Sets up, and adjusts yarn-manufacturing and processing machines, using charts, oral instructions, and knowledge of machine operation: Changes and adjusts gears, pulleys, rollers, thermal units, false-twist spindles, and guides according to type of sliver or yarn processed, type of wind, draft, or number of twists per inch, using handtools.

• 2) Verifies adjustments, using gauges and instruments, such as voltage and calibrating machines, tensiometer, tachometer, and densimeter.

• 3) Patrols work area to detect operating defects.

• 4) Inspects machine to determine cause of faulty operation, utilizing report on defects, and adjusts machine.

• 5) Replaces worn and broken parts, such as spindles, rollers, guides, gears, pulleys, tape, and belts, using handtools.

• 6) Lubricates moving parts and wearing surfaces, using oilcan and grease gun.

• 7) Cleans machines, using airhose, cleaning solution, and rags.

• 8) May overhaul machines and plumb spindles, following plant schedule.

• 9) May erect new machines.

• 10) May be designated according to machines maintained as Card Fixer; Comber Fixer; Garnett Fixer; Gill-Box Fixer; Quiller-Machine Fixer; Spinning-Frame Fixer.

• 11) May be designated: Tufting-Machine Fixer; Twisting-Frame Fixer; Winder Fixer; Yarn-Texturing Machine Fixer.