Technician, Lab

Gildan Yarns; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Gildan is hiring a Lab QA Technician in Clarkton, NC to support quality control in a textile lab. You will perform fiber blend checks, wax audits, contamination screening, and yarn analyses using AFIS and Uster equipment.

The role involves completing multiple quality worksheets and ensuring products meet specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent years of work experience in a manufacturing/Industrial environment.
• Familiarity with yarn testing equipment and quality-control procedures.
• Ability to conduct AFIS and Uster-based material analyses.

Responsibilities

• Check micronaire to assure correct fiber blend in sliver and complete the Daily Micronaire Check Worksheet.
• Check the blend on sliver and complete the Sliver Blend Analysis Worksheet.
• Conduct a daily wax audit and complete the Daily Wax Audit Worksheet.
• Conduct a contamination check to assure no polyester contamination in 100% cotton.
• Test yarn strength and friction using standard lab procedures.

Skills

Quality control

AFIS testing

Uster Tensorapid 3

Yarn testing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AFIS Testing

Uster Tensorapid 3

Uster Tester 3

Bran-Luebbe Flex Analyzer

Job description

# Technician, LabEnglishQuality AssuranceClarkton, NC, US###### Share it!### Who we areGildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with four decades of experience operating responsibly. Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and have 45,000 employees. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.### The opportunity**he opportunity** The primary job function is to ensure quality control in a safe and efficient manner. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.* Check micronaire to assure correct fiber blend in sliver to complete the Daily Micronaire Check Worksheet.* Check the blend on sliver to complete the Sliver Blend Analysis Worksheet.* Conduct a daily wax audit to complete the Daily Wax Audit Worksheet* Conduct a contamination check to assure that no polyester contamination is present in 100% cotton.* Verify KIT to complete the KIT Verification Worksheet.* Check the card sliver weights to complete the Card Worksheet and List of Acceptable Limits for Card Sliver.* Check card sliver CV's to complete the Card Worksheet and List of Acceptable Limits for Card Sliver CV's.* Test breaker/finisher drawing sliver weights to assure sliver weights are controlled and maintained to complete* the Drawframe Worksheet and List of Acceptable Limits for Breaker/Finisher Drawing Sliver Weights.* Test breaker/finisher drawing sliver CV's to assure sliver evenness is controlled and maintained to complete the* Drawframe Worksheet and List of Acceptable Limits for Breaker/Finisher Drawing Sliver CV's.* Check yarn weights to complete the Yarn Count Worksheet and List of Acceptable Limits for Yarn Weights.* Check yarn CV's to complete the Printout from the Uster Tester 3 & List of Acceptable Limits for Yarn.* Test yarn strength to complete a Printout from the Uster Tensorapid 3 and a List of Acceptable Limits.* Test yarn friction to complete the Friction Worksheet and List of Acceptable Limits.* Use AFIS Testing information to complete the AFIS printout and Uster AFIS Fiber Test System Manual.* Conducts AFIS testing on Reclaim, material testing, cleaning lines materials,* Check the blend on yarn.* Conduct a torque test to predict torqueing tendency in knitting to complete the Torque Worksheet.* Conduct an extended friction check to analyze the effects of time on waxed yarn.* Conduct a yarn board test for inspections of moire and other imperfections in the yarn.* Conduct a sulfuric acid burnout for calibration purposes pertainng to the Bran-Luebbe Flex Analyzer.* Conduct spectrogram exceptions analysis.* Calibrate the Uster Tensorapid 3 to assure that the UTR3 is remaining calibrated.* A nanya polyester finish test is conducted to assure that the correct amount of finish is applied.* A hairiness test is conducted to assure that the yarns hairiness levels are within acceptable limits.* A lint test is conducted to measure the amount of lint on a package of yarn.* Conduct knitting for puposes of comparing week to week laydown changes to complete the Knitting Checklist.**The requirements** * High School Diploma or equivalent years of work experience in a manufacturing/Industrial environment* Familiarity with the following equipment or processes.| || --- || || | |**What’s in it for you?** * Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards* Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities* Benefit from continuous training opportunities* Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. **Come as you are:** We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value all the traits that make you unique and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan. *#FindYourFit* at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.### What’s in it for you?* Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards* Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities* Benefit from continuous training opportunities* Take advantage of our attractive benefits packagesWe want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.### Find your fit with usWe recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.*#FindYourFit* at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.### What are you waiting for?Apply now