Manufacturing Technician

Your Job

The INVISTA Nylon team in Seaford, DE is looking for Manufacturing Technicians to ensure the efficient and safe operation of our manufacturing processes.

INVISTA's Seaford facility has been proudly producing Nylon fibers for over 75 years.

These fibers can be found in consumer products such as, apparel, household, automotive, industry, and traveling sectors worldwide.

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Our Team

Your next role could be part of our Spinning or Finishing team.

Spinning : This team is monitoring the spinning process to ensure it runs efficiently and safely, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime, and conducting quality checks to ensure the fibers meet specifications.

This team works a 12-hour rotating schedule commonly known as the Dupont Schedule.

The schedule is designed to allow for 24/7 operations, while also providing employees with longer off days and a more predictable work pattern.

Finishing : This team operates the finishing equipment (Drawing Machines, Balers, and Cutters) and possesses the ability to continually develop the capability and knowledge of the associated processes in support of Finishing and Site operations.

This team works a Mon - Fri rotating 8-hour shift (12a-8a, 8a-4p, 4p-12a).

Our Benefits:


* Starting Rates up to $21.75 / hour; increase after training program; shift differential and overtime


* Immediate Vacation Available - 120-hour annual allotment


* Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive matching program


* Excellent Health benefit options

What You Will Do



* Read and properly apply procedures and perform quality checks


* Safely operate manufacturing equipment primarily in the production area.


* Identify and segregate product according to quality standards


* Data entry into multiple computer systems


* Take corrective actions per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)


* Perform general and detailed housekeeping


* Work with minimal supervisory guidance and function in a team environment to accomplishing area goals


* Perform job related tasks in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Think critically and resolve problems


* Demonstrate ability to prioritize multiple tasks, adapt to change well and be resourceful in problem solving on a routine basis


* Use Mechanical Aptitude for maintenance work


* Help transform areas with Ownership Based Work Systems.


* Above all will be expected to carry out all activities with integrity, compliance and in a safe and efficient manner.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* High school diploma or equivalent


* Ability to work a rotating shift (see shift schedules above)

Physical Requirements:


* Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, gloves, safety boots.

PPE use is in accordance with the safety rules and regulations.


* Ability to lift...