Tenter Frame Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Tenter Frame Lead – South Fork Industries, Maiden, NC

• Operated and monitored the Krantz tenter frame used to finish and process open-width fabrics.
• Set up and adjusted tenter frame equipment according to fabric type, width, weight, temperature, speed, and finishing specifications.
• Led daily tenter frame operations and helped coordinate workflow to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Monitored fabric as it passed through the machine to ensure proper width, shrinkage, appearance, tension, and overall quality.
• Made adjustments to machine settings to maintain consistent production and prevent defects.
• Trained and assisted other employees on proper tenter frame operation, safety procedures, and production standards.
• Performed routine equipment inspections and reported mechanical issues or maintenance needs to management or maintenance personnel.
• Loaded, threaded, and guided fabric through the tenter frame while maintaining proper alignment and tension.
• Worked with different types of fabrics and fibers, including cotton, polyester, blends, fleece, jersey, and other knit and woven materials.
• Recorded production information and monitored finished fabric to ensure it met customer specifications.
• Performed quality checks including measurements for fabric width, shrinkage, appearance, and consistency.
• Helped troubleshoot production problems and made adjustments to minimize downtime and fabric waste.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area and followed company safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Assisted management with coordinating employees and ensuring the tenter frame department operated efficiently.
• Worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while standing for extended periods and handling fabric rolls and materials.