Manufacturing Technician

Company: Koch Industries
Location: Lugoff
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description

INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging, carpet and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products. See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com.

INVISTA Camden, SC Site is currently seeking individuals to join our team to work as Manufacturing Technicians. In this role, the successful candidate will safely operate and maintain our equipment to meet production goals. You will become a part of an important team which is responsible for ensuring the quality of our products meet the standards of our customers. Successful candidates that show the initiative and desire to develop new skills will have the opportunity to build a career at INVISTA.

Work Schedule:

• Rotating 12.25-hour shifts. (6:45am - 7:00pm and 6:45pm - 7:00am)
• 36 hours one week, 48 hours the following week
• Rotating shift schedule requires employee to work at least 50% of weekends
• Average full-time work schedule of 14 days per month (includes a 7 day break every month)
• Additional overtime opportunities are subject to business needs
  
  What You Will Do In Your Role
  
  Safety and Environmental Compliance:
  
  
  • Follow all corporate/site guidelines as well as any federal/state/local laws and or regulations without exception
  • Safely operate manufacturing equipment in the Polymer and Cordura - production areas
  • Learn and properly apply procedures and perform required inspections of process equipment, make corrective actions per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
  • Perform general and detailed housekeeping
  • Work with safety management systems to enhance safe work practices and behaviors across the site
  • Expected to carry out all activities with integrity, compliance, and in a safe and efficient manner
    
    Quality:
    
    
    • Identify and segregate product according to quality standards
    • Perform routine sampling of product to ensure quality product is delivered to our customers
    • Accurate data entry into multiple computer systems
      
      Principle Based Management---:
      
      
      • Learn and apply Principle Based Management--- understanding and incorporate into daily activities and decisions
      • Continuous learning and development within the site to achieve superior results and high-quality products
      • Leveraging individuals' passions to create value for the site, enabling our Shift Runs Shift culture
      • Think critically and resolve problems
      • Exercise good teamwork in accomplishing area goals
      • Work with minimal supervisory guidance and function in a team environment
        
        General Requirements:
        
        
        • Good communication skills - both written and verbal
        • Perform job related tasks in a high-speed manufacturing environment
        • Demonstrate ability to prioritize multiple tasks, adapt to change well and be resourceful in problem solving on a routine basis
        • Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and executing maintenance tasks
          
          The Experience You Will Bring
          Requirements:
          
          
          • High school diploma or GED, or Qualifying Work Key Scores
          • Locating Information (required score-4 or higher)
          • Observation (required score-4 or higher)
          • Applied Technology (required score - 3 or higher)
            What Will Put You Ahead
            
            Preferred Education & Experience:
            
            
            • Minimum of 2 years previous manufacturing or related experience
            • Experience with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP
            • Previous experience troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting
            • Previous experience with chemical processes, polymers, spinning, extrusion, or plastics
              
              Physical Requirements &Working Conditions (Ability to perform these requirements with/or without accommodation):
              
              
              • Repeated lifting up to 50lbs may be required.
              • Walking, climbing, squatting, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12.25 hours a day
              • Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations including wearing personal protective equipment
              • Work a 12.25-hour shift to include, weekend & holiday hours
              • Work in a hot/humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
                
                Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
                
                At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
                
                Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:
                
                www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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