Production Technician

Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Division • Broomfield, CO

337d • $17

About The Position

Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally. We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing and/or fabrication experience is highly desirable.
• Mechanical equipment operator experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of report writing and documentation procedures used in research and development activities.
• Basic knowledge of computer use and applications such as Word and Excel.
• Solid knowledge/experience of set-ups and operation of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend and understand written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to perform work duties in a self-directed manner with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in textile production or related field.
• Knowledge of fabric qualities and composition changes during the manufacturing process.
• Ability to analyze results and make recommendations based on those results.

Responsibilities

• Efficient operation and tending of mechanical equipment in the high speed winding and warping of yarns, coating and gluing of yarns and final lamination of those yarns leading to textile production.
• Operate and continuously monitor the warper, MD gluer/coater, XD machine, laminator, and slitter.
• Read and setup machines according to specified SETUP SHEET for different products.
• Locate and explain functions of all areas of the machines.
• Load and unload yarn cones and beams onto machines properly and safely.
• Monitor machines continuously while running and troubleshoot any adjustments needed.
• Record all actions on log sheets and maintain a safe and clean workplace environment.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and laboratory testing duties.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $17.50 per hour starting wage.
• Bonus target range: 2.5%.
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability.
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth.
• Time off with pay.
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and product discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees