Fabric Line Lead Operator – Safety, Quality & Uptime

AJNW; Hampton (NH); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Attendance bonus

Résumé du poste

Colonial Group is seeking a Fabric Line Certified Operator to join our Hampton, NH production team. The role requires operating and maintaining high-speed fabric equipment with minimal supervision, ensuring product quality and process integrity.

The position offers 12-hour day or night shifts, a full-time schedule, and exceptional benefits. Prior experience with fabric processes and changeovers is valued, with safety and efficiency at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly prints and basic blueprints.
• Proficiency with HMI operation and data entry.
• Strong time management and safety-conscious work habits.
• Willingness to train and mentor others.

Responsabilités

• Lead by example in safety, conduct, policy, and work ethic.
• Read and interpret complex prints and blueprints as needed.
• Train and mentor new associates in process and line operation.
• Perform TPM activities and maintain 5-S standards.
• Develop Visual Work Instructions and changeover procedures.
• Monitor fiber blending/color corrections and ensure quality.
• Enter material usage, run time and downtime data accurately.
• Follow SOPs/SOC and ensure proper packaging and materials.

Connaissances

Blueprint reading

HMI operation

Safety leadership

Data entry

Time management

Outils

HMI system

Description du poste

JOB TITLE: Fabric Line Certified Operator

REPORTS TO: Fabric Team Leader

CATEGORY: Operator III

Day or night shift available. 12-hour days, flexible schedule - full-time with exceptional benefits!

SUMMARY:

With little supervision, sets up, operates and performs complex maintenance on a variety of specialized production and non-production equipment. May sort, load, unload, check and inspect. Instructs and directs one or more Assistants. Keep necessary records, reports reject and failure patterns. Works to sketches, diagrams, and drawings, written and verbal instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead by example (safety, conduct, policy, and work ethic)
• Maintain the integrity of processes and products with focus on safety, quality, and production
• The ability to read and interpret assembly prints and basic blueprints
• Responds appropriately to system, process or material problems
• Performs required inventory functions (e.g. inquiries, updates, transactions, certs)
• Train and mentor new associates in process and line operation
• Performs Daily Team Maintenance activities
• Monitors and maintains dynamic air flow/filter system
• Develop Visual Work Instructions
• Develop perform required task for product changeover to Standard Work Instructions
• Perform complex fiber blending/color corrections
• Monitors and maintains department 5-S standards
• Performs TPM activities
• The ability to read and interpret complex HMI operation system
• Follow written Work Order instructions using proper materials
• Follow written SOC (Standard Operating Condition) maintaining quality and machine throughput
• Follow written SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) using correct packaging materials and tools
• Performs required tasks for product changeover and startup
• Previous experience in the operation of high-volume manufacturing equipment and the use of common hand tools
• Use of efficient time management skills to increase machine uptime
• Able to prioritize internal and external job functions to minimize downtime
• Advanced knowledge in Fabric processes and troubleshooting.
• Understands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviors
• Continuous Skills Development Program
• Data entry (E1) for material use, finish good, time entries (run time and down time)
• Perform required quality assurance testing and data entry
• Able to pass written and demonstrative test
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasional lifting
• Frequent standing/walking

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Basic hazardous communication
• PPE
• Emergency fire plan
• On-the-job safety review

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account Debit Card for medical expenses, 401(k) company match, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal and Child Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, FMLA, 9 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Clothing Allowance, Attendance Bonus, Referral Program Bonus, Year-End Bonus, Gym Membership discounts, Union representation and more!