Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, delivering innovative materials to the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. We are seeking talented individuals to join our rapidly growing team. We are looking for team-oriented, motivated professionals who are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Fitesa offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees. *Benefits for internships follow the ACA guidelines and company plans.

Educational Background:

HS Diploma or GED

Enrolled in a degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering (Preferred)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to positively interact with various levels of management,
• coworkers, and internal and external contacts
• Attention to detail
• Decision maker
• Effective communicator
• Proficient problem solver
• Statistical Knowledge
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality

Technical Competencies:

• Excellent computer skills
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Minitab (Preferred)
• Ability to create and facilitate presentations to leadership- Excellent computer skills

Key Responsibilities (What/How):

•  Complies with site safety rules and is a role model for Simpsonville site Safety.
• Maintains workspaces in alignment with Fitesa OLA systems as outlined in Fitesa Management
• System (FMS).
•  Support the Process Control Strategy implementation, performing the required statistics with the team.
•  Learn and support operator training
•  Provide support for day-to-day operations
•  Provide process support and technical troubleshooting
• Provide detailed analysis or yield/uptime metrics
• Audits the detection and segregation systems to ensure accuracy on the day by day.
•  Supports specific projects from Process Engineers.
• Other duties as assigned¾ Complies with site safety rules and is a role model for Simpsonville site Safety.

Physical Demands:

This position requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 – 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position requires frequent lifting, walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility. This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.  Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time