Grow your career with us

The company is part of a leading German family-owned group that enjoys an excellent reputation as a world-leading and innovative supplier, developing and manufacturing high-quality yarns, textile products and technical nonwovens for numerous industries and applications such as luxury clothing,consumer goods and automotive.
The company specialized in the finishing of textiles for over 100 years and is able to fulfill the customers’ requirements at the highest quality level. Through continuous investment in research and because of its state-of-the-art production facilities, the enterprise has been continuously developing as an important part of the value chain and is now the most modern and technologically leading company of its kind in Europe.
The highest precision, a strong focus on sustainability, customer orientation, outstanding technology, absolute product quality, close partnerships with suppliers and an open, appreciative corporate and management culture are the defining components of the success of this family-owned company.

Our dyeing facility in Stadtallendorf, Richter Färberei & Ausrüstung, or Rifa for short, is a medium-sized and innovative business with a long tradition. For 150 years now, everything here has been revolving around wool. The focus is on dyeing and finishing wool, silk and other fibers. Even if our customer has a special color idea, be it in the form of a piece of fabric, thread or paper, we enjoy to transfer it into fibers. From dark to light, pastel to bright shade, everything is possible by us.

In a positive, collegial and creative working environment, the valuable materials are processed and refined by around 100 employees. The strong team spirit, the flat hierarchies and the opportunity to constantly develop professionally and personally makes Rifa special.

We are looking for a Colour Technologist (m/f/d) to strengthen our Rifa team.

Colour Technologist (m/f/d)

Stadtallendorf
sofort
Full-time
Permanent

Your Profile

Requirements:

Education and experience:Textile technology (preferred), chemistry, or a related field
Solid colorimetric knowledge and the ability to create and match colors accurately
Understanding of various dyeing techniques
At least 2 years in a similar position (the textile industry is an advantage, but not a mandatory requirement)
Advanced English language skills
Advanced PC skills, experience working with an ERP is an advantage

Personality profile:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive behaviour and ability to adjust rapidly to changes
Close attention to detail to ensure the consistency and quality of dyed fabrics
Ability to troubleshoot dyeing issues and make adjustments to achieve the desired color and quality standards
Driven by values such as respect, support, trust, care and active listening

We look forward to receiving your detailed application, including your salary expectations and availability. Don't meet all the criteria? Apply anyway! We are looking for passionate and potential-driven individuals to strengthen our team. Shape the future of textile production with us!

Your Tasks

Creating coloring recipes for both our laboratory and production
Modification and adjustment of our dyeing processes across the entire vertical range of manufacture
Following up the laboratory dyeing of the new/adjusted recipes
Optimization of chemicals and colorants
Ensure recipes are available on time to guarantee smooth production and on time delivery to our customers
Support to ensure quality requirements are fulfilled with focus on color adjustments

We Offer

Support for childcare costs
Company bicycle leasing
Corporate Employee Discount
Retirement Pension Plan
Training and Continuing Education
Givve CArd
Free beverages
Permanent employment contract
Capital Accumulation Plan
weekly fruitbasket
Parking Lots

Interested?

Then apply online! Your contact person:

Katharina Böttner

Tel: +49 (6428) 92799-966