Technical Specialist

Founded in 1898,
CHOMARAT is an innovative international textile group that has become a benchmark in the world of composite materials and technical textiles. Established in Anderson, SC, in 1985, CHOMARAT has three production sites dedicated to Composites Reinforcements (Carbon/Glass) and Construction Reinforcements.

We deliver a unique range of solutions, fabrics, multiaxial and multi-layer reinforcements made with materials such as glass, aramid, and carbon fibers.

Producers of composite parts recognize our expertise and the quality of our high-performance reinforcements in the transportation, energy, marine, sports equipment and aerospace sectors. In the field of construction and civil engineering, Chomarat is an expert in laid scrim technology, present both inside and outside of buildings.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Technical Specialist - Advanced Composites

Full Time/Salaried

Generally first shift, Mon‑Fri but may work other hours/days based on business needs.

We offer a competitive salary and a full range of benefits, with the employer paying the majority of the cost for the employee. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long‑Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance and a 401k plan where the company makes both regular and matching contributions. We offer a free wellness program that provides rate discounts, a personal health coach, free screenings and discounted gym rates or reimbursements.

Additionally, we provide two Employee Assistance Programs that provide free assistance to you and your household dependents.

The Technical Specialist will provide high‑level technical solutions to manufacturing processes, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to troubleshoot, repair, or escalate issues to resolution.

The Technical Specialist will partner with the Training Department and Plant Leader to support training initiatives, provide direct training, and help develop programs.

The Technical Specialist will help develop materials, document processes, collect and analyze data to follow trends and will suggest and implement process improvements.

The Technical Specialist role is a salaried position, which will report to the Sr. Product Manager, with additional dotted‑line responsibility to the Plant Leader.

• Spend time running, setting up, and learning our production equipment.
• Function as a technical subject matter expert for all equipment and processes, performing work safely and efficiently to resolve issues or improve processes.
• Focus on ensuring production stability and performance.
• Perform or direct mechanical work and partner with outside contractors as needed to modify, replace, repair, or install processes and production equipment.
• Monitor production results against standards and other data to follow trends and suggest improvements.
• Research, plan and prepare proposals for equipment modifications to improve processes while maintaining safety and quality standards. Strive to increase productivity and improve operations.
• Work with technicians and operators to preserve stable, high‑yield performance.
• Train others and support development of training programs.
• Work cooperatively with others, showing good judgement and professionalism.
• Accurately record data, create reports using an established understanding of computer‑based programs and databases.
• Create and resolve process documentation.
• Understand and set appropriate job priorities and successfully organize and complete tasks without close supervision and direction.

• Problem‑solving and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to make decisions. Self‑motivated. Works well alone or with teams.
• Good vision to distinguish defects, read documentation.
• Ability to hear emergency warnings.
• Dexterity to work with yarns, knobs, controls.
• Ability to lift weights of approximately 25 lbs. to 6 feet, using assistance of steps, stool, or ladder.
• May lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to work on machinery platforms, climb stairs and ladders, utilize lift equipment and work on other levels.
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate forklift.
• Strong communication skills. Understanding of professional conduct and interaction. Ability to lead, influence and collaborate successfully with others and integrate solutions.