0781 Technician - Direct

Job Title: Jet Operator

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Dye Supervisor and Team Leader and as part of the Kenansville production team, the role will have responsibility for producing dyed fabric by following detailed work instruction and following the standard operation of procedures. You will load and unload jet dye machines while ensuring you are maintaining high levels of production and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Follow all safety standards.
• Review dye house host status screen for manufacturing orders to be processed.
• Capable of using a computer to print out SOP (Standard Operation Procedure) for jet dye machines.
• Able to identify different types of jet dye machines.
• Insist other operators in quality checks, current dye order verification, and correct carrier at the jet dye machine.
• Capable of reading a SOP to load the jet dye machine.




• Loading machines consist of reaching, pulling, guiding, and tying.
• Climb a ladder
• Turn off and on pressure gauges according to SOP
• Sew fabric together using a sewing machine
• Lock down machine hatch door with latches attached to the machine




• Capable of reading a SOP to unload the jet dye machine.




• Perform a seam search
• Pull fabric out of the machine
• Cut fabric using scissors
• Retrieve sample swatch for the fabric shade verification
• Toss heavy fabric on unloading doffing reel
• Retrieve a wet fabric carrier to unload and move to a holding area for next process




• Operate a walking mule and a riding mule
• Identify next process of the manufacturing order
• Enter carrier numbers into the WIP control
• Record jet machine information on the manufacturing order
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
• Monitor safety concerns
• Perform other duties as directed by the dyehouse supervisor and team leader

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Understanding of textile manufacturing methods
• Problem solving skills with difficulties completing tasks
• Identify and communicate issues with the jet machines
• Visual Process Manager program
• Basics, WIP Control, WIP Production Maintenance

ABILITY TO

• Read, write, and speak and understand in English, in order to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements. Work independently with little or no supervision and be a team player.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Meet behaviors established in Company performance and development process.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Effectively execute tasks.
• The ability to guide and influence others
• Effectively execute tasks.
• Accept changes for continuous improvement methods.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required physical demands are as follows:

• Frequent hand, finger and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.

• Requires standing (up to 100%) and walking (up to 40%).

• The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and/or use repetitive hand motions.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

• Constantly lift up to 10 pounds, may frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Constantly work under tight time constraints.
• Occasionally work mandatory overtime.

• May occasionally have exposures to extreme wet and/or humid conditions, heat/cold temperatures, and loud machines/equipment.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes, vapors or airborne particles.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Required during production duties:

NOTICE

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

Lear Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.