Job Description:

• 1) Examines packages of wound yarn for defects, such as bruises, cuts, tangles, or soil and removes defective yarn to salvage usable yarn, using one of following methods: Pulls yarn from package by hand.

• 2) Places yarn in holder, and inserts yarn end in nozzle of vacuum tube that draws defective portion from package.

• 3) Places defective yarn package on holder and draws yarn end over revolving reel, observing yarn to determine when defective portion is removed.

• 4) Cuts yarn from reel and segregates yarn according to type.

• 5) Cleans soiled packages, using cloth and detergent.

• 6) Cuts through packages, using hooked knife or heated knife.

• 7) Writes information, such as plant number, worker number, and yarn type on cards and places cards with usable packages.

• 8) May rewind salvaged yarn by hand or using winding machine.