Shift Engineer - Dye House

Job Description

Shift Engineer – Dye House Production 1. Plan and manage the dyeing process using the Orgatex System to keep production smooth and maintain fabric quality. 2. Reorganize urgent dyeing tasks based on current needs to avoid delays and ensure timely completion during the shift. 3. Create machine-wise daily plans for dyeing to make the best use of equipment and resources. 4. Prepare job cards for each machine with clear instructions for daily tasks. 5. Check and match the color shades of all dyeing lots to ensure consistent and accurate colors. 6. Supervise the dyeing process to maintain proper temperature, time, and chemical balance. 7. Meet daily production targets and keep accurate records of dyeing batches and shift activities. 8. Plan the drying process for wet materials approved by the QA team based on urgency and product quality. 9. Oversee loading and unloading of dyeing materials, ensuring safety and minimizing waste. 10. Monitor hydro extraction and drying machines like Hydro extractors, Drying Tumbler Machines, and Stenter Machines to remove moisture efficiently. 11. Check the weight of colors used for each batch to maintain the correct chemical mix and desired shade. 12. Supervise the use of chemicals like soda ash, caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, and dye-specific additives, ensuring safe handling and accurate measurements. 13. Perform regular checks during the shift to ensure the dyeing process runs smoothly. 14. Focus on producing quality products the first time to reduce rework and save time. 15. Operate and maintain dyeing machines such as Soft Flow Dyeing Machines, Jet Dyeing Machines, Winch Dyeing Machines, and Pad Batch Dyeing Machines. 16. Use the right types of dyes, including reactive, vat, disperse, acid, and direct dyes, for different fabrics and yarns. 17. Keep track of chemicals and dyes inventory, coordinating with the purchasing team to avoid shortages. 18. Help the dyeing team with machine settings, chemical mixing, and dyeing techniques. 19. Ensure safety rules are followed when storing and handling chemicals in the dye house. 20. Check the quality of dyed products like Melange Yarns, Jaspe/Siro Yarns, Flake Yarns and engineered Knitted Fabrics to meet company standards. 21. Prepare simple shift-end reports with information on production, quality, chemicals used and any problems faced during the shift. Show more Show less