Fiber Mfg – Color Technician Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire
Tallo's Job Summary: AstenJohnson in Hampton, NH seeks a Color Technician for their Fiber Mfg department. This non-exempt role involves setting up, operating, and assembling color compounds for extrusion. Responsibilities include inventory management, sample production, and quality control. Qualified candidates should have good math and communication skills, with previous extruder experience preferred. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.
Job Description
Fiber Mfg – Color Technician 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Hampton, NH 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.
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 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.
