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Molding Technician

Spartanburg, SC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Today, IPS, with its three operating companies, has eight manufacturing plants and nine ... Must be able to hang, set, and start up tooling injection machines from beginning to end without ...

Molding Technician

Spartanburg, SC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Today, IPS, with its three operating companies, has eight manufacturing plants and nine ... Must be able to hang, set, and start up tooling injection machines from beginning to end without ...

Production & Laser Engraving Specialist

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Heat press custom transfers onto apparel * Assist with leather work including cutting, dyeing ... Experience operating machinery or production equipment We're Looking For Someone Who Is: * Reliable ...

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Costume Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

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Maintain shop equipment, including performing basic repairs/maintenance to sewing machines and ... dyeing, quick change rigging techniques, and costume crafts. * Knowledge of safe operating ...

Costume Manager

Chicago, IL

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  • Retirement

Maintain shop equipment, including performing basic repairs/maintenance to sewing machines and ... dyeing, quick change rigging techniques, and costume crafts. * Knowledge of safe operating ...

Costume Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

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  • Life

  • Retirement

Maintain shop equipment, including performing basic repairs/maintenance to sewing machines and ... dyeing, quick change rigging techniques, and costume crafts. * Knowledge of safe operating ...

Costume Manager

Chicago, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Maintain shop equipment, including performing basic repairs/maintenance to sewing machines and ... dyeing, quick change rigging techniques, and costume crafts. * Knowledge of safe operating ...

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How much do dyeing machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for dyeing machine operator in the United States is $20.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dyeing machine operator?

Dyeing Machine Operators are skilled workers responsible for operating machines that dye textiles, yarns, or fibers with specific colors. They monitor dyeing processes, measure and mix dyes and chemicals, load materials into machines, and ensure that products meet quality standards. Dyeing Machine Operators also troubleshoot equipment issues, maintain records, and follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure consistent, high-quality results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dyeing machine operator?

To thrive as a Dyeing Machine Operator, you need a solid understanding of textile materials, color theory, and knowledge of industrial dyeing processes, often gained through vocational training or on-the-job experience. Familiarity with dyeing machinery, quality control systems, and safety procedures is essential, along with the ability to follow technical instructions. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and teamwork help operators ensure consistent product quality and respond quickly to any production issues. These skills are crucial to maintaining efficient operations, minimizing waste, and meeting quality standards in textile manufacturing.

What are some common challenges faced by dyeing machine operators, and how can they be addressed?

Dyeing Machine Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining color consistency, preventing fabric damage, and troubleshooting machine malfunctions. Ensuring precise measurements of dyes and chemicals, regularly monitoring machine settings, and promptly addressing any irregularities are critical to overcoming these issues. Operators also benefit from collaborating with quality control and maintenance teams to quickly resolve problems and ensure product standards are consistently met. Adapting to new fabric types or dyeing techniques is another challenge, which can be managed through ongoing training and experience.

What is the difference between Dyeing Machine Operator vs Textile Technician?

AspectDyeing Machine OperatorTextile Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingTechnical diploma or associate degree in textiles or related field
Work EnvironmentFactories, dyeing units, manufacturing plantsLaboratories, manufacturing facilities, quality control settings
Job FocusOperating dyeing machines, monitoring dyeing processesDeveloping, testing, and improving textile processes and products

The main difference is that Dyeing Machine Operators focus on operating and maintaining dyeing equipment, while Textile Technicians are involved in developing and testing textile processes. Both roles require knowledge of dyeing procedures, but Textile Technicians typically have more technical training and work in broader aspects of textile production.

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0781 Napping Operator - Direct

Lear Corporation

Kenansville, NC • On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Lear Corporation rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

102nd of 157 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Job Title: Napping Operator
SUMMARY
Under the direction of Finishing Department Manager and Finishing Leads that Napping Operators add a napped appearance to the material by running it through a napper line. Operators are required to follow all SOP's and procedures and alert the team when something is out of spec.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.
  • Follow all safety standards.
  • Continuous Improvement - Help eliminate waste from the process in all its forms to improve Safety; Quality, Cost (raw material usage, labor, energy) and machine overall efficiency (downtime analysis).
  • Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; monitor processing variables; observing control points.
  • Complete production plan on time and to target, by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
  • Work with the Launch/Product Engineering team to ensure all new product meet internal and external customer requirements.
  • Ensure all product changes are controlled effectively through the engineering change process or deviation.
  • Maintains quality by establishing and enforcing organizational standards. Has the authority to stop processing if the material quality is not to standard. Teach and enforce Stop-Call-Wait.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests.
  • Create/revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change through deviation or ECR.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment (Safety, Quality and 5S).
  • Regular involvement with the Safety & IATF Coordinator(s) to meet the requirements of the safety program (risk assessments, audits, LPAs, & etc.) and reporting identified issues appropriately.
  • Responsible for completing and achieving effective Accident/Incident investigations.
  • Maintains staff by selecting, training, and mentoring employees.
  • Management of Production personnel, schedule and communicating updates to supporting team members (QC, Mechanical Support, and Purchasing)
  • Complete knowledge and understanding of Dyeing specifications and ensure adherence.
  • Complete knowledge and understanding of the product boundaries and Finishing equipment.
  • Maintain accurate and complete all forms according to procedures.
  • Segregate any product that does not meet specification.
  • Report any deviations from specification to the Senior Quality/Process Engineer and Department manager in a timely manner.
  • Follow directions provided in work instructions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
KNOWLEDGE OF
  • Understanding of textile manufacturing defects
  • Problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basics.

ABILITY TO
  • Read, write, and speak and understand in English, to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals.
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements. Work independently with little or no supervision and be a team player.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Meet behaviors established in Company performance management and development process.
  • Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
  • Pay attention to detail.
  • Effectively execute tasks.
  • Ability to coach and develop associates in continuous improvement methods.
  • Ability to implement change Principles and practices of effective business communication; basic report writing methods and techniques; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Project a strong, confident presence

Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Skilled knowledge or direct experience in Dye and/or Finishing processes is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required physical demands are as follows:
  • Frequent hand, finger, and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
  • Requires standing (100%) and walking (10%).
  • The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and/or use repetitive hand motions.
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
  • Constantly lift up to 10 pounds, may frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Constantly work under tight time constraints.

Work mandatory overtime.
  • May occasionally have exposures to extreme wet and/or humid conditions, heat/cold temperatures, and loud machine/equipment.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes or airborne particles.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Required during production duties:
  • Eye protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes
  • Reflective Vest (where applicable)

NOTICE
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
DISCLAIMER
Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.
(COMPANY) is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.
Location Code: 0781

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