Lamination Machine Operator: 1st Shift

Milliken Floors Europe; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Lamination Machine Operator to join their team in Salisbury, MD. In this non-exempt position, you will operate and maintain machinery to meet production demands while ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and mechanical skills, with an emphasis on communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with production machinery operation.
• Ability to understand production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Follow SAP schedule to meet production demand.
• Operate and adjust machinery to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School degree or GED

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Date: May 21, 2025

Location: Salisbury, MA, US, 01952

Company: Milliken and Company

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.

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION:

Lamination Machine Operator 1 / Salisbury, MA

Job Classification

Non-Exempt Manufacturing Associate

Position Reports To

Lamination Lead

Position Overview

Follows the written and verbal instructions of Supervisors and operators to meet the requirements of the production schedule. Insure the handling of coated goods production. Maintains continual monitoring of assigned manufacturing equipment as to conformance to quality standards. Responsibility for meeting established production rates for assigned equipment. Responsible for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for minimizing scrap. Follows all safety and company policy requirements.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Ø Follows the requirements of the assigned SAP schedule to meet production demand.

Ø Reads the order for the specific material.

Ø Confirms that the material on the machine matches the SAP order.

Ø Helps with machine set up based upon established specifications.

Ø Takes samples to give to QA

Ø Reports the finished product to SAP order.

Ø Store the product using a forklift (after attaining Forklift certification – Milliken provides the training)

Ø Unloads and loads lamination equipment with material.

Ø Adjusts equipment to maintain proper quality standards.

Ø Cleans production area and assigned equipment.

Ø Notifies Supervisor and/ or operator of any problems.

Ø Completes projects and tasks assigned.

Ø Advises the Production Manager on issues and improvements pertaining to areas of responsibility.

Ø Cleans pumps and other production equipment.

Ø Advises Supervisor/Leadership on issues regarding safety.

Ø Ensures the compliance of procedures to all company policies.

Ø Any other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor or other higher-level managers.

Quantifiable Measurements Of This Position

ü Production volume.

ü Quality of product processed.

ü Cleanliness and physical condition of the assigned area.

ü Attendance.

ü Timeliness of completed schedules.

ü Attendance at required meetings.

ü Proper completion of projects.

ü Proper and accurate processing of product.

ü Compliance with all safety and company regulations for assigned area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School degree or GED
• - Ability to communicate at all levels and with the ability to understand and communicate ideas both verbally and written.
• - Familiar with the Operation of production machinery
• - Ability to understand Production Schedules
• - Good mechanical skills
• - Ability to calculate and problem solve
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to speak, read, write in both English and Spanish

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

• To be determined.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Safety Eyewear (additional when executing certain tasks)
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Hairnet
• Cut resistant gloves, chemical gloves, etc. as needed
• Hard hat as needed
  
  

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

• Standing: Ability to stand while working 95% of day
• Sitting: Ability to sit down 5% of day
• Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 100% of day
• Lifting: Ability to lift to 60 lbs. 100% of day
• Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range (approx. 16 ft) 75% of day
• Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx.1500lbs) 10% of day
• Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day
• Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 5% of day
• Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud. Temperatures can vary depending upon the time of year and outside impacts.

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands.

• To be determined at time of hire
• OT when scheduled
  
  

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie dectector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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