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Avanti MFG

Manufactures nonwoven fabrics and coatings

Rewinder Operator

Full-Time
$19/hr
Entry
Clarksville, TN, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must have good knowledge of computers; the job entails data-entry reports.
  • Must be able to work in a hot, non-climate-controlled environment and stand for a 12-hour shift.
  • Must be able to walk extensively, climb multiple stairs throughout the shift, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to push, pull, and lift items from the ground; bend at the knee and waist; and reach above the shoulders.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the sequential control logic that oversees operation of the line.
  • Understand the classifications of cores used, including core thickness and diameter.
  • Know the specifications used to define product rolls, such as length, weight, and diameter.
  • Use Avanti software to log specific details and product specifications.
  • Monitor material as it runs to identify defects and recognize the various defect types.
  • Flag sections of jumbo material with defects or issues using the proper color code.
  • Operate an overhead crane and vertical wrapper.
  • Change shaft extractors for the respective core diameters used.
  • Set knives correctly and adjust or replace them as needed.
  • Carry out wrapper functions, including setting film tension, replacing shrink wrap in the carrier, and threading the wrapper.
  • Read and interpret label information and apply labels to rolls.
  • Identify label colors and understand the significance of each type.
  • Use appropriate cardboard side covers for the final product rolls.
  • Distinguish between FDA and non-FDA products and follow applicable FDA rules and protocols.
  • Collect standard samples for quality-assurance testing.
  • Add re-feed to the machines as needed.
  • Perform manual and automatic operations of the rewinder.
  • Read, fill, and understand the operator panel.
  • Know the parts and locations of Celli operating devices, such as alarms and the lock system.
  • Initiate emergency stops when necessary.
  • Perform routine maintenance procedures.
  • Work across multiple lines as needed.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures and use proper personal protective equipment.
  • Keep the workstation clean and organized.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Avanti MFG manufactures engineered nonwoven fabrics and coatings for businesses that incorporate these materials into finished products. It supplies polypropylene laminates and polyethylene fabrics for medical, hygiene, industrial and agricultural applications across North America. Customers work with Avanti on material characteristics such as softness, color and surface treatments, drawing on its production and research capabilities to meet application requirements. Its manufacturing operation makes and finishes fabrics, while product inquiries are handled through a dedicated sales contact. Incorporated in 1996, Avanti is headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Clarksville, TN

Founded

1996

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  • Avanti's full-time Clarksville Industrial Engineer opening lists paid holidays plus health, dental and vision coverage.
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  • Industrial Engineer at Avanti in Clarksville: full-time, with flexible scheduling to support 24/7 manufacturing.
  • Baler/Loader at Avanti in Clarksville entails full-time non-climate-controlled work, with occasional weekend work possible.
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What makes Avanti MFG unique

  • Avanti controls filament denier to adjust fabric permeability, linking material design to application requirements.
  • Avanti converts large fabric rolls into smaller finished rolls through in-line slitting.
  • Avanti added a 96-inch extrusion-coating line in 2015, expanding beyond its original nonwoven production line.

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