Job Description

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.

DEPARTMENT: Fiber
JOB TITLE: Color Technician
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Fiber Team Leader
CATEGORY: Machine Operator II
SCHEDULE: Monday – Thursday, 7am – 5pm.

With minimal supervision sets up, operates and performs color compound batch assembly and extrusion. Keeps necessary records. Works to written and verbal instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Weigh, blend and extrude colored pigment pellets for the production of spun fibers
• Locate and adjust inventory of raw materials using E-1 programs
• Produce fabric samples for review by internal personnel and external customers utilizing the 1” extruder and pilot equipment (draw bench, card, loom and dilo)
• Compare samples to target master's on the Datacolor color compounder
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
• The ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Good math skills
• Good communication skills
• The ability to utilize basic E-1 programs

REQUIRED TRAINING:
• Lock out/tag out
• Basic hazardous communication
• PPE
• On the job safety review

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• High school graduate
• 1 year of previous extruder experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Frequent standing, walking, ladder climbing
• Frequent lifting of buckets to 30lbs
• Frequent manipulation of pigment drums to 300lbs
• Frequent manipulation of pigment gaylords to 90lbs

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.