Job Description

Our INVISTA Camden, SC facility is seeking Manufacturing Technicians to join the team.
Our Team
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 that is responsible for ensuring the quality of our products meets the standards of our customers. Successful candidates who show the initiative and desire to develop new skills will have the opportunity to build a career at INVISTA as part of the team.
What You Will Do

• 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, take 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
• Identify and segregate products according to quality standards
• Perform routine sampling of products to ensure a quality product is delivered to our customers
• Accurate data entry into multiple computer systems

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Ability to work the required rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment
• This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Minimum of 2 years of 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

• Repeated lifting to 50 lbs may be required
• Walking, climbing, squatting, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment
• Work in a hot/humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment

Work Schedule

• Rotating 12.25-hour shifts. (6:45 am - 7:00 pm and 6:45 pm - 7:00 am)
• 36 hours one week, 48 hours the following week
• Rotating shift schedule requires employees to work at least 50% of weekends
• Average full-time work schedule of 14 days per month (includes a 7-day break every month)
• The work schedule is subject to change with notification, depending on business needs. Additionally, must be available to work scheduled (planned) or unscheduled (unplanned/short-notice hours on nights and/or weekends, holidays as needed) to meet business needs.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and earplugs.

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.
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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aqui , or tu ).

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