Fabric Mfg - Operator

JOB TITLE: Fabric Line Certified OperatorREPORTS TO: Fabric Team LeaderCATEGORY: Operator IIIDay or night shift available. 12-hour days, flexible schedule - full-time with exceptional benefits!SUMMARY:With little supervision, sets up, operates and performs complex maintenance on a variety of specialized production and non-production equipment. May sort, load, unload, check and inspect. Instructs and directs one or more Assistants. Keep necessary records, reports reject and failure patterns. Works to sketches, diagrams, and drawings, written and verbal instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Lead by example (safety, conduct, policy, and work ethic)Maintain the integrity of processes and products with focus on safety, quality, and productionThe ability to read and interpret assembly prints and basic blueprintsResponds appropriately to system, process or material problemsPerforms required inventory functions (e.g. inquiries, updates, transactions, certs)Train and mentor new associates in process and line operationPerforms Daily Team Maintenance activitiesMonitors and maintains dynamic air flow/filter systemDevelop Visual Work InstructionsDevelop perform required task for product changeover to Standard Work InstructionsPerform complex fiber blending/color correctionsMonitors and maintains department 5-S standardsPerforms TPM activitiesThe ability to read and interpret complex HMI operation systemFollow written Work Order instructions using proper materialsFollow written SOC (Standard Operating Condition) maintaining quality and machine throughputFollow written SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) using correct packaging materials and toolsPerforms required tasks for product changeover and startupPrevious experience in the operation of high-volume manufacturing equipment and the use of common hand toolsUse of efficient time management skills to increase machine uptimeAble to prioritize internal and external job functions to minimize downtimeAdvanced knowledge in Fabric processes and troubleshooting.Understands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviorsContinuous Skills Development ProgramData entry (E1) for material use, finish good, time entries (run time and down time)Perform required quality assurance testing and data entryAble to pass written and demonstrative testPerforms other duties as assignedPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Occasional liftingFrequent standing/walkingREQUIRED TRAINING:Basic hazardous communicationPPEEmergency fire planOn-the-job safety reviewBenefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account Debit Card for medical expenses, 401(k) company match, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal and Child Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, FMLA, 9 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Clothing Allowance, Attendance Bonus, Referral Program Bonus, Year-End Bonus, Gym Membership discounts, Union representation and more!