Yarn/Fiber Lead Lab Technician - $20.44/hour (up to $24.02/hour with qualifying Pay-for-Skills)

Glen Raven is recruiting for a Yarn/Fiber Lead Lab Technician is responsible for monitoring and analyzing data from the various on-line monitoring systems including Uster and Murata. Provide immediate feedback to section leaders, technicians, and management when corrective action is required. Also assist Yarn/Fiber Lab Technician with lab testing as needed.

THIS JOB IS 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday and 2-4 hours on two (2) Saturdays a month for inventory and lab testing.  Must be able to function as FILL-IN SHIFT LEADER for 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm AND 7pm - 7am) as needed.

Responsibilities: 

• Follow company policies, safe work practices, prevent injury to yourself and other employees


• Report any unsafe work conditions or any work-related injury to your supervisor immediately


• Monitor the Uster Sliver Data system and Uster Cone Data for potential quality issues


• Monitor Murata Visual Manager system for potential problems and trends


• Report potential quality/productivity issues to section leaders, technicians and/or management


• Assist section leaders and technicians when troubleshooting potential problems identified by on-line monitoring


• Visually inspect machines after color changes


• Randomly check lot sheets in spinning and twisting


• Conduct twister vibration checks


• Randomly check package density


• Randomly check and verify twister package labels


• Perform random machine audits as directed by management


• Perform all assigned tasks to the best of one’s ability


• Perform all assigned tasks safely


• Assist in checking bales as received


• Collect fiber samples from containers as received


• Serve as a fill in shift leader for all 4 shifts as required

Key Skills

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions


• Ability to function with a personal computer and utilize Microsoft Windows/Office software


• Ability to learn and understand different software packages


• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment


• Ability to multi-task and work in an ever-changing environment with ongoing interruptions


• Willing to be trained/updated on existing skills


• Ability to work solo or with a team


• Ability to communicate with other employees


• Ability to perform job duties safely – SAFETY FIRST

Physical

• Textile Manufacturing Plant environment


• Ability to walk, stand or sit for long periods


• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time


• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, push and pull


• Ability to climb or work at heights

Why Glen Raven:

Working at Glen Raven allows you to be part of a hard-working team proud to weave connections worldwide with some of the most trusted brands in textiles like Sunbrella®. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse voices, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@glenraven.com or 336-227-6211.

THIS JOB IS 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday and 2-4 hours two (2) Saturdays a month for inventory and lab testing.  Must be able to function as fill-in shift leader for 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm AND 7pm - 7am) as needed.