Dye Range Operator

American Cord & Webbing Co Inc

Dye Range Operator

Woonsocket, RI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Referral Program

    Flexible Spending Account

    Life Insurance

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    The Dye Range Operator tends to a continuous production range that will dye, finish or heat set narrow fabric textile webbing. Operator will need to follow dye formulas to meet customers’ specifications.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Prepare dye machine for production runs.

    Calculate weights or proportions of acid dyes and auxiliary chemicals required to make textile dye mixes.

    Clean equipment and maintain a neat work area.

    Successfully dye fabric/webbing to meet requirements.

    Dye narrow fabric.

    Examine product or work to verify conformance to specifications.

    Maintain consistent product quality.

    Record production information; yards processed, temperatures, tensions and machine speed.

    Monitor dye range production machinery operation and performance.

    Operate a sewing machine.

    Follow safety guidelines.

    Keep accurate records of all greige goods (purchased and woven) and waste discharge.

    Support the Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.

    Identify and communicate any opportunities for Dye Range improvements.

    All other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    2 years' experience operating a continuous acid dye range preferred.

    Experience dying or coloring narrow or wide good fabrics or like materials.

    Must be proficient in math and able to calculate weights and percentages.

    The ability to distinguish colors and shades.

    Housekeeping and Organization are important requirements of this position.

    Good communication skills.

    Must be able to read and write English, bilingual preferred.

    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    Schedule:

    8 hour shift

    2nd shift

    Monday to Friday

    Overtime

    Disclaimer: This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.