Sigvaris is currently looking for Dyeing Technician I to join our team in Peachtree City, GA.  As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products.  We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best.  Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Dyeing Technician I is responsible to effectively and efficiently dye different types of fabrics and operate Dyeing machines by following established procedures and work instructions.

SHIFT:

     • Monday to Friday:  3rd shift - 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

     • During training (first few weeks of employment), schedule will be Monday to Friday during the 1st shift - 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PAY PLUS BONUSES:

     • $20.89 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year of employment, plus shift differential

     • Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.*

*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     • Follows established ISO procedures and work instructions in order to properly and efficiently dye different types of fabrics to match company developed color standards.

     • Weighs multiple types of Dyes and Chemicals to match color formula recipes.

     • Verifies color standard via Color Matching Photo Spectrometer.

     • Works toward company and departmental goals by continuously improving color matching techniques to maintain efficient run times.

     • Operates multiple machines simultaneously maintaining highest level of quality.

     • Provides training to new employees and cross trains existing employees.

     • Cross trains in multiple departments throughout the manufacturing area.

     • Assists in the Year End and Monthly Cycle Counts as instructed in accordance with set procedures and planning schedules.

     • Keeps work area clean as it pertains to our 6S company and departmental goas, checking all labels to ensure that they are visible.

     • Maintains a safe work environment, including Personal Safety Equipment (i.e. Gloves, Aprons and Glasses).

     • Monthly Safety Meetings:  All employees will be required to attend monthly safety meetings with their supervisor.  Each month, we will cover a different topic, all of which are designed to help ensure the safest possible working environment.

     • Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.

          o Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.

          o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.

     • Demonstrates effective communication methods.

          o Supervisor and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.

          o Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.

          o Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.

          o Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customers.

     • Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.

     • Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.

     • Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.

     • Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

     • A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in textile manufacturing, utilizing dyeing processes, preferred.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

     • Strict attention to detail

     • Thinking and reasoning skills

     • Observation and recording skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment.

     • Regularly required to walk and stand for long periods of time.

     • Must have the ability to reach and lift up to 20 pounds.

     • Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.

     • Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

     • Must have the ability to work in cold in the winter and heat during the summer months.  

What We Offer You:

     • Competitive salary with automatic increase every six months for the first year of employment.

     • Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)

     • Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)

     • Flexible Spending Account

     • Dental Plan

     • FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability

     • Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement

     • 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)

     • Paid Time Off

     • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year

     • Employee Assistance Program

Successful completion of background check, employment verification, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.