DYE OPERATOR 1st Shift MACON [MACON09133]

YKK Corporation of America • Macon, GA

6d

About The Position

The Dye Operator performs duties across three dye processes: heat set, winding, and dryers. The operator uses heat-set machines to prepare chain and tape items for winding, prepares dye beams for dyeing and drying, moves materials by hand and with zundos and carts, and completes and documents quality checks. The role also involves maintaining assigned work areas, reporting equipment and process concerns, and following safety requirements.

The position requires regular communication with coworkers at shift changes and reporting quality issues, material loss, damaged equipment, and safety concerns. The employee works in an environment with usually moderate noise and must wear appropriate safety protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED at minimum.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment such as wrenches, air guns, scissors, measuring devices, and staples.
• Ability to document quality checks and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machines needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform and document required quality checks, including machine settings, heat-set shrinkage, material connections, TMB beam color inspection, and dye migration.
• Visually inspect chain and tape quality during processing for folds, bias, mixed items in zundos or on beams/spools, loose sewing thread, and oil spots.
• Report machine and resource issues by documenting a report or using the call-in service.
• Communicate with coworkers at shift change.
• Report process and safety concerns to management.
• Identify and report damaged beams, spools, and carts.
• Report material loss and identify nonconforming material according to work instructions.
• Maintain 5S in assigned areas and follow safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED