Loom Set Technician: 12-Hour Rotating Shift

Milliken & Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company in Pine Mountain, GA is seeking a dependable loom operator to run and adjust weaving equipment on a 12‑hour rotating shift. You will read production instructions, monitor yarn tension, and maintain fabric quality while following safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic hand tool skills, with a pro-active approach to problem solving. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Must read production instructions and safety documents.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Manufacturing or textile experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA, PPE, and LOTO safety standards.
• Install, thread, and adjust warp and weft yarns according to specifications.
• Make mechanical adjustments to looms to ensure optimal performance and fabric quality.
• Perform startups after loom sets, style changes, or maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot loom issues related to yarn tension, fabric defects, or machine operation.
• Work closely with Weavers, Quality Facilitators, and Supervisors to resolve production concerns.
• Verify loom settings meet product engineering and quality standards.
• Document loom settings, changes, and issues per Milliken procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard work practices.

Skills

Reading production instructions

Math skills

Proactive problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Milliken and Company in Pine Mountain, GA is seeking a dependable loom operator to run and adjust weaving equipment on a 12‑hour rotating shift. You will read production instructions, monitor yarn tension, and maintain fabric quality while following safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic hand tool skills, with a pro-active approach to problem solving. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and continuous improvement on the production floor.