CC Technician Assistant

Position Overview Position Objective:
Performs sample preparation and operates equipment necessary to produce concentrate orders.

Job Title CC Technician Assistant

• Operates machines and equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to established procedures and specifications.
• Prepares letdown samples for all materials to produce fiber card wraps and color plaques for batch checks, raw materials, spot checks, adjustments, and pre-matching.
• Performs melt flow rate, moisture checks, and pellet count as required.
• Operates high speed mixer to make press-out plaque, using a hydraulic press, for color evaluation.
• Insures proper labeling of all samples.
• Insures all machines are set up to required process specifications.
• Performs regular and routine inspection of all processing equipment for any malfunctions or deviations to insure accurate performance.
• Insures that all equipment used in the preparation of samples is clean and free of contaminants.
• Records and maintains zone and melt temperature on the sample lines.
• Records all samples on the Plant 86 Sample Log Sheet when delivered to the lines.
• Submits pre‑mix sheet and identified plaque/yarn to the Color Technician for color evaluation.
• Maintains mixer and press area.
• Maintains proper retains on all resins and standard white used in lab.
• Maintains pigment inventory in lab and insures all retains are identified correctly.
• Reports all unavailable pigments for color matching to the Color Compounding Lead II (Prematch) or Color Technician II (Prematch).
• Obtains pigment from inventory. Communicates with Color Compounding Tech Assistant (1190) when pigments cannot be reached.
• Disposed of all pigments and concentrate when notified by the Color Compounding Lead II (Prematch) or Color Technician II (Prematch).
• Calibrates lab equipment as needed.
• Disposes of waste and sampling materials, in their proper containers.
• Label waste containers and notifies Color Blend Technician when waste containers are full.
• Uses electric pallet jack to move boxes and containers.
• Reports any processing malfunction, safety hazards, or other problems concerning job performance to the Color Compounding Lead II (Prematch).
• Adheres to all lock out/tag out procedures.
• Performs housekeeping as required.
• Complies with procedures found in Shaw Management System (SMS).
• Actively participates in the Quality P.R.I.D.E.
• Performs all job duties using safe work methods.
• Complies with Corporate Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy.
• Complies with S.A.F.E. System procedures.
• Works normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times. Works overtime as required.

• Assists Color Compounding (Color Plant) associates, as needed.

• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift, carry, climb, and reach as required.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds as required.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs/ladders as required.

• Must make an acceptable score on the Color Test.
• Must have at least six (6) months Color Plant or Color Lab experience or its equivalent.
• Must possess good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Must perform any other job duties as assigned by supervision.

• Must attend a one (1) day orientation training session familiarizing new associate with the Plant and basic procedures.
• Must attend Quality/Safety training as required.
• Must participate in an on the job training session familiarizing the new associate with their job duties.

• Responsible for safety equipment issued including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, and safety vest.
• Responsible for equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to perform assigned tasks.

• Must maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
• Must report any unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Must report all accidents no matter how slight to supervision immediately.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required while on the job.
• Must comply with all plant and department safety rules and regulations.
• Must wear safety required shoes.