Loom Set Technician – 12-Hour Shift (Textiles)

Milliken & Company; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a loom operator to support production on rotating 12-hour shifts. The role involves installing, adjusting, and starting looms, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality standards are met on the production floor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic hand tools knowledge, and math skills. Experience in manufacturing or textiles is preferred but not required; 1st responder certification is required within 6–9 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Basic technician skills to include math skills.
• Manufacturing or textile experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read production instructions, quality specifications, and safety documents.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift.
• Ability to cover other shifts as needed.
• Must obtain 1st responder certification within 6-9 months of employment.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards (OSHA, PPE, LOTO).
• 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 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

Hand tools

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Milliken & Company is seeking a loom operator to support production on rotating 12-hour shifts. The role involves installing, adjusting, and starting looms, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality standards are met on the production floor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic hand tools knowledge, and math skills. Experience in manufacturing or textiles is preferred but not required; 1st responder certification is required within 6–9 months.