Fabric Mfg - Operator

Asten Johnson Holdings•Hampton, NH

About The Position

AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose. 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.

Requirements

Basic hazardous communication
PPE
Emergency fire plan
On-the-job safety review

Responsibilities

Lead by example (safety, conduct, policy, and work ethic)
Maintain the integrity of processes and products with focus on safety, quality, and production
The ability to read and interpret assembly prints and basic blueprints
Responds appropriately to system, process or material problems
Performs required inventory functions (e.g. inquiries, updates, transactions, certs)
Train and mentor new associates in process and line operation
Performs Daily Team Maintenance activities
Monitors and maintains dynamic air flow/filter system
Develop Visual Work Instructions
Develop perform required task for product changeover to Standard Work Instructions
Perform complex fiber blending/color corrections
Monitors and maintains department 5-S standards
Performs TPM activities
The ability to read and interpret complex HMI operation system
Follow written Work Order instructions using proper materials
Follow written SOC (Standard Operating Condition) maintaining quality and machine throughput
Follow written SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) using correct packaging materials and tools
Performs required tasks for product changeover and startup
Previous experience in the operation of high-volume manufacturing equipment and the use of common hand tools
Use of efficient time management skills to increase machine uptime
Able to prioritize internal and external job functions to minimize downtime
Advanced knowledge in Fabric processes and troubleshooting.
Understands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviors
Continuous Skills Development Program
Data entry (E1) for material use, finish good, time entries (run time and down time)
Perform required quality assurance testing and data entry
Able to pass written and demonstrative test
Performs other duties as assigned