Hillcrest -Senior Machine Operator

Milliken and Company; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Senior Machine Operator for the needleline. You will follow safety procedures, set up the control panel, and perform quality checks to ensure carpet quality and consistent run performance.

Responsibilities include running specs, documenting run settings, and coordinating with shift leaders during changes to maintain production flow and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Follow all safety procedures for the needleline and plant.
• Lock out the machine when completing maintenance or when required.
• Review each spec before starting the style for any changes.
• Complete all required steps of the clean and verify there is no contamination.

Responsibilities

• Operate the needleline and monitor carpet quality during production.
• Doff rolls, start new rolls, and record all relevant information.
• Document and review run settings and changeovers at shift changes.

Job description

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Hillcrest -Senior Machine Operator

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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 and LinkedIn .

Job Description:

Purpose: To provide a list of responsibilities for the needleline operator

• Follow all safety procedures for the needleline as well as the plant.
• Lock out the machine when completing DTM, cleans, or other activities that require the machine to be powered off.
• The needleline operator sets up the control panel.
• Complete all required steps of the clean and verify there is no contamination in the carpet.
• The needleline operator must review each spec before starting the style for any changes that have been made. The style should be setup utilizing the spec and run chart information.
• The needleline operator is required to run spec speed at all times, if for some reason spec speed cannot be reached, they must contact the shift leader or PI for support.
• Complete the color card at the start of each new lot.
• At each operator change and shift change the color card and setup should be reviewed.
• Change the needleboards when appropriate or requested by PPI.
• The needleline operator starts the needleline.
• The needleline operator is responsible for the quality of the carpet run on the machine. He/she should inspect the carpet for any defects when they are not transporting rolls or completing other quality checks.
• The needleline operator performs required quality checks.
• The needleline operator must complete the lot verification sheet for every lot processed. (Ref. FMNDL006)
• Once the line is running first quality, the operator must document all run settings on the appropriate run chart.
• At shift change or operator change all specs and line setups must be verified before proceeding to run the needleline. Any differences in the specs or setups outside the tolerances must be reported to the appropriate manager.
• The needleline operator doffs rolls, starts new rolls, and records all appropriate information.
• Needleline operator needs to make the appropriate ticket for each roll. SAP, Waste, Development, etc.
• The needleline operator plots his shift efficiency on the glass wall at the end of his shift.
• The needleline operator completes and passes on paperwork to the appropriate area.
• The needleline operator contacts the area PI if a change is needed to the specs or line setups.
• The needleline operator can operate the weigh hopper system.
• The needleline operator understands how to read and follow blending orders.
• The needleline operator understands they have the right and responsibility to stop the machine for a Safety, quality or mechanical issue.

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.

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