Jet Operator - Direct

Lear Corporation; Kenansville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Florida is seeking a Jet Operator to load, calibrate jets, record settings, and monitor dyeing processes. You will handle fabric through dye and finishing steps, ensure quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, reporting, and collaboration with engineering teams to meet production goals. A strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork is essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety standards and drive safe operations across the team.
• Plan, monitor, and coach to meet production targets and schedules.
• Eliminate waste and improve safety, quality, cost and efficiency.
• Coordinate with departments to maintain workflow and reporting.
• Collaborate with Launch/Product Engineering on new product requirements.
• Maintain quality by stopping when standards are not met and enforce stop-call-wait.
• Record production data, SPC forms, and process metrics.
• Support Kaizen and lean initiatives across the dept.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety standards

Team leadership

Quality control

5S / Lean

Kaizen

Data recording

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Jet Operator

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Dyehouse Department Jet Operators must load machine; calibrate jets according to SOP; record settings; load fabric into machine; sew fabric end- to-end; close hatches and start machine. Patrol machines to observe machines for proper running. Unload machine- open hatches, pull out/cut seams, cut swatches, mark swatches & fabric, dry swatches, & dispatch swatches to dyeing office; record data m.o and SPC forms; Enter data to WIP; deliver m.o to next process. Get and prepare shade checks when required- open hatches; pull out/cut seams, cut swatches, mark swatches and fabric as above; reload fabric, close hatches, and restart machine; dry swatches and dispatch to dyeing office. Reverse fabric-use reel on dye machine or sky reel to transfer dyed fabric from one tub to another.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

• Follow all safety standards while ensuring your team follows all safety standards.
• Achieve stated results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement – eliminating waste from the process in all its forms to improve Safety; Quality, Cost (raw material usage, labor, energy) and machine overall efficiency (downtime analysis).
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Complete production plan on time and to target, by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Work with the Launch/Product Engineering team to ensure all new product meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Ensure all product changes are controlled effectively through the engineering change process or deviation.
• Maintains quality by establishing and enforcing organizational standards. Has the authority to stop processing if the material quality is not to standard. Teach and enforce Stop-Call-Wait.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests.
• Create/revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change through deviation or ECR.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures (Safety, Quality and 5S).
• Regular involvement with the Safety & IATF Coordinator(s) to meet the requirements of the safety program (risk assessments, audits, LPAs, & etc.) and reporting identified issues appropriately.
• Responsible for completing and achieving effective Accident/Incident investigations.
• Maintains staff by selecting, training, and mentoring employees.
• Management of Production personnel, schedule and communicating updates to supporting team members (QC, Mechanical Support, and Purchasing)
• Maintain professional and technical.
• Drive & promote Kaizens through the team, support and drive all department six sigma/lean initiatives.
• Any additional ad-hoc duties, in line with role and company policies and procedures.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of Dyeing specifications and ensure adherence.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the product boundaries and Finishing equipment.

• Maintain accurate, legible audit data. Complete all forms according to procedures.
• Segregate any product that does not meet specification.
• Report any deviations from specification to the Senior Quality/Process Engineer and Department manager in a timely manner.
• Organize and direct strike offs and the usage of Carton Req(s).
• Follow directions provided in work instructions.

• Other duties as assigned.

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 and defects
• Problem solving skills with an in-depth knowledge of 8D and Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• PC skills to include MS Excel/Word, PowerPoint, and Basics.
• Understanding of Lean improvement methods – Standardized work, 5S, SMED, 7 forms of waste, visual management, and Andon.
• AIAG tools APQP, PFMEA/CP, SPC etc.

ABILITY TO

• Read, write, and speak and understand in English, 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Meet behaviors established in Company performance management and development process.
• Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Effectively execute tasks.
• Ability to coach and develop associates in continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to implement change Principles and practices of effective business communication; basic report writing methods and techniques; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Managing teams
• Project a strong, confident presence
• The ability to guide and influence others

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skilled knowledge or direct experience in Dye and/or Finishing processes is a plus.

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 (100%) and walking (10%).

• 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 machine/equipment.

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

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Required during production duties:

• Eye protection

• Hearing Protection

• Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes

• Reflective Vest (where applicable)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Learn 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.

You must wear closed toe shoes to the interview!