Dye Process Technician (3rd Shift)

YKK Americas Group; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YKK Americas Group in Macon, GA, is seeking a Dye Operator for the 3rd shift to perform duties across three dye processes: heat set, winding, and dryers. You will operate heat set machines to prepare items for winding and dye beams for dyeing and drying.

You will move material by hand, record quality checks, and coordinate with teammates at shift changes. The role requires basic tools, attention to 5S practices, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is the minimum requirement.
• Must know how to use hand tools (wrenches, air guns, scissors, measuring devices) and document quality checks.

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.

Skills

Quality checks

Hand tools usage

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

YKK Americas Group in Macon, GA, is seeking a Dye Operator for the 3rd shift to perform duties across three dye processes: heat set, winding, and dryers. You will operate heat set machines to prepare items for winding and dye beams for dyeing and drying.

You will move material by hand, record quality checks, and coordinate with teammates at shift changes. The role requires basic tools, attention to 5S practices, and adherence to safety guidelines.