Fiber Mfg - Color Technician

DEPARTMENT: FiberJOB TITLE: Color TechnicianFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptREPORTS TO: Fiber Team LeaderCATEGORY: Machine Operator IISCHEDULE: Monday- Thursday, 7am- 5pm.

SUMMARY:With minimal supervision sets up, operates and performs color compound batch assembly and extrusion. Keeps necessary records. Works to written and verbal instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Weigh, blend and extrude colored pigment pellets for the production of spun fibersLocate and adjust inventory of raw materials using E-1 programsProduce fabric samples for review by internal personnel and external customers utilizing the 1" extruder and pilot equipment (draw bench, card, loom and dilo)Compare samples to target master's on the Datacolor color compounderPerforms other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ability to understand written and verbal instructionsGood math skillsGood communication skillsThe ability to utilize basic E-1 programs

REQUIRED TRAINING:

Lock out/tag outBasic hazardous communicationPPEOn the job safety review

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate1 year of previous extruder experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequent standing, walking, ladder climbingFrequent lifting of buckets to 30lbsFrequent manipulation of pigment drums to 300lbsFrequent manipulation of pigment gaylords to 90lbs