Sigvaris is currently looking for Dyeing Technician I to join our team in Peachtree City, GA. As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products. We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best. Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Dyeing Technician I is responsible to effectively and efficiently dye different types of fabrics and operate Dyeing machines by following established procedures and work instructions.
SHIFT:
• Monday to Friday: 3rd shift - 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• During training (first few weeks of employment), schedule will be Monday to Friday during the 1st shift - 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PAY PLUS BONUSES:
• $20.89 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year of employment, plus shift differential
• Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.*
*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Follows established ISO procedures and work instructions in order to properly and efficiently dye different types of fabrics to match company developed color standards.
• Weighs multiple types of Dyes and Chemicals to match color formula recipes.
• Verifies color standard via Color Matching Photo Spectrometer.
• Works toward company and departmental goals by continuously improving color matching techniques to maintain efficient run times.
• Operates multiple machines simultaneously maintaining highest level of quality.
• Provides training to new employees and cross trains existing employees.
• Cross trains in multiple departments throughout the manufacturing area.
• Assists in the Year End and Monthly Cycle Counts as instructed in accordance with set procedures and planning schedules.
• Keeps work area clean as it pertains to our 6S company and departmental goas, checking all labels to ensure that they are visible.
• Maintains a safe work environment, including Personal Safety Equipment (i.e. Gloves, Aprons and Glasses).
• Monthly Safety Meetings: All employees will be required to attend monthly safety meetings with their supervisor. Each month, we will cover a different topic, all of which are designed to help ensure the safest possible working environment.
• Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.
o Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.
o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods.
o Supervisor and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.
o Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.
o Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.
o Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customers.
• Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.
• Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.
• Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.
• Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.
Requirements
EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:
• A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in textile manufacturing, utilizing dyeing processes, preferred.
CRITICAL SKILLS:
• Strict attention to detail
• Thinking and reasoning skills
• Observation and recording skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job operates in a manufacturing environment.
• Regularly required to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to reach and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
• Must have the ability to work in cold in the winter and heat during the summer months.
What We Offer You:
• Competitive salary with automatic increase every six months for the first year of employment.
• Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)
• Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Plan
• FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement
• 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Employee Assistance Program
Successful completion of background check, employment verification, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.
Sigvaris is an EOE.
SIGVARIS GROUP is a Swiss based family-owned company with more than 1600 employees worldwide. We are the leading company in compression wear with a rich 150 years of medical expertise. We strive to help people feel their best - every day. Our leadership is based on continuous development and innovation as well as a deep dedication to meet the needs of our customers with solutions that make a difference. To ensure the best results, we care about our employees as much as about our customers; our company spirit is dynamic and people oriented, informal, yet professional, and respectful.
