Production Technician-Greenville, NC

DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™

Royal DSM is a purpose-led global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative business solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information can be found at www.dsm.com.

The Challenge

This position requires interaction with other technicians, control room operator, shift coordinator, and supervision within the fiber production organization.  Teamwork is critical to operating equipment efficiently.

The Position

• Dyneema Values - Must strive to behave in line with DSM Protective Materials(DPM) Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in their alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the DPM values inside and outside DPM.
• Manufacturing Excellence – DSM wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.
• Work safely and follow all applicable procedures and policies.  Abides DSM procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of:  employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of DSM intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or DSM property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of DSM property and keys.
• Set up, operate, monitor, adjust and clean all process equipment required for producing DyneemaÒ fiber, secondary stage, in accordance with applicable work instructions, Job Safety Analysis procedures, recipes, and standard operating procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot processes and equipment specific to the secondary stage of yarn production.  Perform safety watch duties, as necessary, in the primary stage of yarn production as well as provide support to the same area such as aiding in moving spin blocks to and from the mezzanine, labeling and moving drums, etc.
• Monitor utility systems as designated.
• Take samples and determine properties of the produced intermediate and finished products. 
• Maintain records of operating parameters and raw materials used to produce products.
• Inspect and pack finished product.
• Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw, intermediate and finished products.   
• Assist in the training and guidance of other team members.
• Comply with all job-related regulatory and training requirements in a timely manner.
• Actively promotes team involvement in area.  Uses group diversity and individual strengths to positively contribute to the profitability of the company and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Responsible for compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP’s, and other related documentation and activities.  Ensures Company guidelines and policies relating to quality, safety, housekeeping and cost effectiveness are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal

• High school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a fibers production environment and/or equivalent military technical experience or training.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
• Knowledge of scheduling procedures.
• Knowledge of changeovers/cleaning/set-up, work instructions

The Reward

Working for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improve  people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

Procedure & Contact

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by sending us your resume and cover letter via the career portal (www.dsm.com/careers).

Reference check procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be

contacted when these references checks are required.

Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.