QA Lab Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: AQUS- 1 Aquafil Drive - Cartersville, GA 30120Salary Range: $19.00 HourlySUMMARY: While a job description may not fully encompass every detail of a position, the purpose of the following is to provide an outline of goals, responsibilities, ability and knowledge required in order to successfully perform this job. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Monitor and control color for all BCF Spinning lots. Includes approval of all lot start-ups. Check properties for all production lots. Includes titer, wet crimp, tack count, spin finish, elongation and shrinkage. Grade all bobbins from the tower, approve and push to pack out. Check all-natural yarns using UV light, polymer dyeing, tail dyeing and visual inspection. Mod ratio and TYT as needed. Support production management as needed. Includes performing extra checks or tasks that will help manufacturing to efficiently produce quality product. Follow all safety rules for department and entire facility. General housekeeping as needed. Be aware of Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy (see supervisor if further explanation is needed).

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY:

Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work and uses time efficiently. Attention to detail, organized, able to meet deadlines. Quality control—demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions. Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner. Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Can function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently. Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and responds to management direction. Safety and security—observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English. Communication - effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding. Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently. Effectively and professionally convey information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented and organized, able to work in a fast-pace environment and meet deadlines. Exhibits strong interpersonal techniques, is positive, pleasant, respectful and customer focused. Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding. A demonstrated ability to prioritize, follow through, and manage multiple projects. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English Ability to communicate effectively with Operators, Crew Leaders, Supervisors and Managers

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience: Manufacturing experience required (min. 1 yr) and preferrably experience in Quality Basic understanding of plant manufacturing processes is essential. Strong verbal and written abilities Working knowledge of e-mail Simple math and computer fundamentals a must