Machine Operator Opportunity Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics for the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Our High Point, NC location has an excellent opportunity for a Machine Operator to join our growing team.
Pay: $18.50, plus $2 shift differential if on night shift
Schedule: 223, 12 hour shifts
This is a temp-to-hire position. Upon conversion to full-time employment, the following benefits are available:
Fitesa Benefits:- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays 7% 401(K) paid by the company up to 4% dollar for dollar match + additional 3% company contribution
- Flexible insurance packages with no waiting period for medical, vision, and dental benefits
Requirements:
Fitesa operators are crucial to our success. The attention to detail and quality standards must be maintained at all times. Additional responsibilities of the role:
- Follow all Site Safety Rules
- Perform Line Start-Up, Shut-Down and Shift Cleanup.
- Communicate with off-going and on-coming operators to ensure proper hand-off.
- Use quality data results to make adjustments to process conditions.
- Operate manufacturing equipment within the specified limits of the appropriate center line.
- Monitor, verify and change process conditions to comply with centerlines.
- Operate and monitor the right setups for the machines assigned.
- Assist with installation of innovated process and teamwork with process engineers to improve operations.
- Perform troubleshooting of Extrusion, Slitting or Recycling lines.
- Assist other team members, as needed, and perform all other duties as assigned.
- Behavioral Competencies Required:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work with a minimal amount of daily supervision.
- Ability to work well with all departments and members of the plant to accomplish the objectives assigned.
- Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
- Willing and able to work flexible hours, including rotating shifts, as needed.
Educational Requirements and Experience:- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- At least 1 year of manufacturing / Assembly experience 3+ years in a Manufacturing environment with prior experience in Extrusion or Injection Molding highly preferred.
- Non-Woven Experience a plus.
Physical Requirements:- Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Work around varying temperatures
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as 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. 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 based in the United States. International transfers are not available for this position. The Company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or other work authorization for this position, now or in the future.
