Job Summary 
The Senior Fiber Technician is responsible for safely operating and maintaining the Dyneema fiber production facility to produce Dyneema fiber, of the highest possible quality, in the most cost effective manner.
This position requires interaction with other technicians, control room operator, shift coordinator, and supervision within the fiber production organization.  Interact with maintenance for work permitting.  Teamwork is crucial to operating equipment. 

Essential Functions 

Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules and procedures Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management Avient Protective Materials Values - Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in their alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside Avient Protective Materials.  Manufacturing Excellence – Avient Protective Materials 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 by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of:  employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or Avient Protective Materials property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of Avient Protective Materials property and keys. Set up, operate, monitor, adjust and clean all process equipment required for producing Dyneema fiber in accordance with applicable work instructions, Job Safety Analysis procedures, recipes, and standard operating procedures. Operate various ancillary utility systems including cooling towers, chillers, boilers, air compressors, water and air treatment systems, and air separation equipment.   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. Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation. Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well. Perform routine inspections of hazardous waste storage facilities, logging required data. Safely handle liquid and solid hazardous waste Perform other duties as assigned. Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities. Projects or Special Assignments Operational Excellence Roles SAP Roles (as required) This position involves work with (supervision of) and/or handling hazardous materials and waste at the Avient Protective Materials (Greenville, NC) work site.  Worker has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes.  Training is required within six months of worker assuming duty, and once a year thereafter.  Worker is responsible for proper handling, documentation, inspection and transporting around the facility of hazardous wastes.  Worker may also be responsible for responding to emergencies involving hazardous waste. 

Education and Experience 

High school diploma and at least 1 ½  years experience in a fiber manufacturing environment or 1 year experience in the military, construction or as a mechanic and at least six months experience in a fiber production environment. The Senior Fiber Technician will operate within the Greenville Fiber Production organization.  He/she’s troubleshooting skills, dexterity with manual operations, and technical aptitude will have significant influence on the stability and quality of our fiber processes.  Ability to make quick decisions is critical to keeping our production lines operating. Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures Knowledge of scheduling procedures.   Knowledge of changeovers/cleaning/set-up, work instructions for fiber activities. Knowledge of typical utility system operations associated with fiber manufacturing processes. Ability to perform mathematical computations. Ability to plan buffers to achieve maximum process throughput. Ability to drive improvements in production lead times and minimize reject material. Firm understanding of computerized control systems. Ability to read and understand equipment and process drawings and related technical information. Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes. Mechanical skills & knowledge including equipment assembly. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to constantly produce at established production rates. Skills in detecting defects and identifying and correcting the root cause. Ability to read gauges, dials, meters and set controllers. Ability to follow verbal or written directions. Knowledge of performance standards. Ability to coordinate hand-arm manipulations.

Competenices 

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.  

Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.