Fabric Mfg - Operator

AstenJohnson•Hampton, NH

21h

About The Position

With little supervision, the Fabric Line Certified Operator sets up, operates, and performs complex maintenance on specialized production and non-production equipment. The role may include sorting, loading, unloading, checking, and inspecting materials or products, and instructing and directing one or more Assistants. The operator maintains required records, reports reject and failure patterns, follows sketches, diagrams, drawings, and written or verbal instructions, and helps maintain process integrity and final product quality. This is a full-time position with day or night shifts available, working 12-hour shifts on a flexible schedule. The role requires advanced knowledge of fabric processes and troubleshooting, careful attention to safety and quality, and the ability to maintain production throughput and machine uptime.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret assembly prints and basic blueprints.
Ability to read and interpret a complex HMI operating system.
Advanced knowledge of fabric processes and troubleshooting.
Previous experience operating high-volume manufacturing equipment and using common hand tools.
Ability to follow written work instructions, Standard Operating Conditions, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Ability to prioritize work and use time effectively to support machine uptime and minimize downtime.
Understanding of job hazards and demonstrated safe work behaviors.
Ability to pass a written and demonstrative test.
Completion of required training in basic hazardous communication, PPE, emergency fire plan, and on-the-job safety review.
Ability to perform occasional lifting and frequent standing and walking.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in safety, conduct, policy adherence, and work ethic.
Maintain process and product integrity, with a focus on safety, quality, and production.
Respond appropriately to system, process, or material problems.
Perform inventory functions, including inquiries, updates, transactions, and certifications.
Train and mentor new associates in processes and line operation.
Perform Daily Team Maintenance and TPM activities.
Monitor and maintain the dynamic air-flow/filter system and department 5-S standards.
Develop Visual Work Instructions.
Perform product changeovers and startups according to Standard Work Instructions.
Perform complex fiber blending and color corrections.
Follow written Work Orders, Standard Operating Conditions, and Standard Operating Procedures, using the proper materials, packaging, and tools while maintaining quality and machine throughput.
Operate high-volume manufacturing equipment and use common hand tools.
Manage time efficiently to increase machine uptime and prioritize internal and external job functions to minimize downtime.
Understand job hazards and demonstrate safe behaviors.
Participate in the Continuous Skills Development Program.
Enter material use, finished goods, and run-time and downtime data in E1.
Perform required quality assurance testing and data entry.
Keep necessary records and report reject and failure patterns.
Perform other duties as assigned.