Cushman Senior Machine Operator

Milliken & Company; Williamston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Texturing Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves safely operating texturing machines, ensuring quality standards are met, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during production. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on integrity and excellence, this innovative company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking solutions in materials science. If you are passionate about manufacturing and looking for a fulfilling role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely and follow directions effectively.
• Experience running multiple machines and troubleshooting issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely run texturing machines to meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and correct machine issues as they arise.
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure productivity.

Skills

Ability to work safely

Ability to read, write and follow directions

Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions

Ability to understand and follow texturing operator standard work procedures

Ability to run 4-5 machines efficiently

Ability to troubleshoot and correct machine position issues

Ability to work as a team

Good communication skills

Tools

Texturing Machine

Creel

Splicer

Needle

Aspirator

Doff Guide

Step Ladders

Yarn

Pen

Marker

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical, and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

JOB TITLE: Texturing OPERATOR

REPORTS TO: Texturing Production Manager

PURPOSE:

To safely and efficiently run texturing machines to spec and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Run machines to spec and quality standards
2. Keep ends up and running
3. Troubleshoot ends that are down and correct
4. Splice packs together
5. Flag positions that are not working
6. Keep work area clean

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to work safely
2. Ability to read, write and follow directions
3. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
4. Ability to understand and follow texturing operator standard work procedures
5. Ability to run 4-5 machines efficiently
6. Ability to troubleshoot and correct machine position issues and flag positions if the position can’t be fixed by the operator
7. Ability to work as a team
8. Good communication skills

MACHINES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Creel, Yarn, Pen, Marker, Doff Guide, Needle, Aspirator, Splicer, Texturing Machine, Step Ladders

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 8-12 Weeks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Standing: Ability to stand to run and fix machines (100% of day)
2. Moving: Move freely throughout the texturing department (100% of day)
3. Pushing: Use a broom and dust pan (50% of day)
4. Reaching: Ability to reach yarn above head with guide assistance to rethread machine (75% of day)
5. Access: Ability to use step ladders and stationary ladders (50% of day)
6. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor and bend to ground, sometimes sitting on knees to cut out laps (50% of day)
7. Walking: Ability to walk through the plant to get to work station, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform audits (10% of day)
8. Environment: Ability to work around polyester, nylon, and acetate (100% of day)
9. Environment: Ability to work in a conditioned indoor environment where temperature varies with the weather (100% of day)
10. Environment: Ability to follow defined break schedule (10% of day)
11. Environment: Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts (100% of day)
12. Schedule/Attendance: Must be able to work 12-hour shifts. Must be able to rotate with assigned shifts per work schedule. Must be able to regularly and predictably attend per scheduled hours (100% of day)

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

EEO/AA: Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.