DYE OPERATOR 3rd Shift MACON [MACON09133]

YKK Canada Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

YKK Americas Group is seeking a Dye Operator for the 3rd shift in Macon, GA. The role involves operating heat set, winding, and dryer equipment, preparing beams, and documenting quality checks to ensure dye integrity and product readiness.

Employees will move materials by hand and on carts, perform routine quality assessments, and follow safety protocols. The job emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to 5S in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Must perform quality checks and documentation.
• Must maintain 5S in assigned areas and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machines in three dye processes (heat set, winding, dryers).
• Complete and document quality checks including HS shrinkage, beam color, and dye migration.
• Communicate with shift teammates and report issues.
• Identify damaged beams/spools and report losses or nonconforming material.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Quality checks

5S in area

Safety guidelines

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Wrenches

Air guns

Scissors

Measuring devices

Staples

Job description

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DYE OPERATOR 3rd Shift MACON [MACON09133]

At the YKK Group, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” We’re committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and society in all that we do.

Job Summary

Perform job duties in three Dye processes: heat set, winding and dryers. Operate heat set machines to prepare chain and tape items for winding; prepare dye beams for dyeing and drying all verified material. Move material around by hand, in zundos and on carts. Complete and document quality checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machines needed to complete assigned job task
• Perform and document all required quality checks to ensure customer satisfaction which include proper machine setting, HS shrinkage, correct material connections, TMB beam color inspection and dye migration
• Evaluate chain and tape quality while processing through visual inspections: folds, bias, mixed items in zundos or on beams/spools, loose sewing thread and oil spots.
• Report all machine and resource issues through documenting report or use of call-in service
• Communicate daily with co-workers at shift change
• Report any process and safety concerns to management
• Identify and report damaged beams, spools/carts
• Report all loss and identify nonconforming material according to work instruction
• Performing any other duties assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements

• H igh School Diploma/GED (minimum)
• Must know how to use handtools like wrenches, air guns, scissors, measuring devices and staples documenting all quality checks, maintaining 5S in assigned areas, reporting all machine/resource issues and follow all safety guidelines.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop/bend, reach/stretch, climb, use hands and arms to lift objects and /or materials weighing up to 50 lbs. The employee may be required to occasionally push materials or product that weigh up to 700 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as required by safety program rules.

YKK is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment related decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. The Company is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace for all employees. To accomplish this commitment, the Company shall comply with all current occupational health, safety, and environmental laws and develop the best feasible operations, procedures, technologies, and policies to provide such conditions. In order to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and customers, the Company maintains an environment free of smoke and smokeless tobacco products and does not tolerate the use of any illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs or alcohol in the workplace.