Fiber Mfg - Color Technician

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