Background

A Sacks Tapping Operator (also referred to simply as a Tapping Operator) operates machinery to create internal or external threads in materials (such as metal, plastic, or other components) in an industrial setting, handles the process of extracting molten metal from a furnace. The job description typically includes a mix of machine operation, quality control, and maintenance duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Install, level, and align machine components (gears, needles) and program electronic equipment for specific jobs.
• Operation: Feed yarn, thread, and fabric through guides/rollers; start machines and monitor production for efficiency.
• Quality Control: Inspect woven cloth or sewn products for defects (e.g., broken threads, inconsistencies) and ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintenance & Repair: Identify causes of machine stoppage (e.g., broken warp, mechanical issues) and perform minor repairs.
• Maintenance & Repair: Identify causes of machine stoppage (e.g., broken warp, mechanical issues) and perform minor repairs like replacing needles.
• Production Monitoring: Stop machines after producing a set amount, confer with co-workers, and notify supervisors of major malfunctions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical: Knowledge of garment construction, different fabrics, machine operation, and basic mechanics.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for spotting defects and ensuring precision.
• Manual Dexterity & Coordination: Skill in handling machines and materials.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues and take corrective action.
• Physical Stamina: Capacity for standing and repetitive motions.
• Adaptability: Ability to work with different materials and processes.

• Machine Setup: Install, level, and align machine components (gears, needles) and program electronic equipment for specific jobs.
• Operation: Feed yarn, thread, and fabric through guides/rollers; start machines and monitor production for efficiency.
• Quality Control: Inspect woven cloth or sewn products for defects (e.g., broken threads, inconsistencies) and ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintenance & Repair: Identify causes of machine stoppage (e.g., broken warp, mechanical issues) and perform minor repairs.
• Maintenance & Repair: Identify causes of machine stoppage (e.g., broken warp, mechanical issues) and perform minor repairs like replacing needles.
• Production Monitoring: Stop machines after producing a set amount, confer with co-workers, and notify supervisors of major malfunctions.

• Technical: Knowledge of garment construction, different fabrics, machine operation, and basic mechanics.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for spotting defects and ensuring precision.
• Manual Dexterity & Coordination: Skill in handling machines and materials.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues and take corrective action.
• Physical Stamina: Capacity for standing and repetitive motions.
• Adaptability: Ability to work with different materials and processes.

• Technical: Knowledge of garment construction, different fabrics, machine operation, and basic mechanics.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for spotting defects and ensuring precision.
• Manual Dexterity & Coordination: Skill in handling machines and materials.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues and take corrective action.
• Physical Stamina: Capacity for standing and repetitive motions.
• Adaptability: Ability to work with different materials and processes.