Loom Technician Instructor - Training & Safety Leader

Milliken and Company; Pine Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company seeks a Loom Technical Instructor to develop and deliver training for associates operating and maintaining advanced weaving looms. You will act as the SME for loom operations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and weaving best practices.

Responsibilities include creating training materials, assessing trainee performance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency while ensuring safety and quality on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years weaving loom experience or similar textile equipment.
• Willingness to travel for off-site training.
• Knowledge of weaving processes and loom mechanics.
• Strong safety practices in manufacturing.
• Experience training or leading technical staff preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and electronic training systems.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver loom operation and maintenance training for associates.
• Create, update, and maintain training materials, work instructions, and technical documents.
• Evaluate trainee performance and certify employees on loom operation and safety procedures.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to technicians, operators, and maintenance staff.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying skill gaps and implementing corrective training.
• Demonstrate proper setup, adjustment, and operation of looms to optimize efficiency and fabric quality.
• Train employees on troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and weaving process issues.
• Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, audits, and production metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA requirements, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to build workforce capabilities.
• Maintain accurate training records and qualification documentation.

Skills

Loom setup

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Weaving quality

Root cause

Safety standards

Production monitoring

Adult learning

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Milliken and Company seeks a Loom Technical Instructor to develop and deliver training for associates operating and maintaining advanced weaving looms. You will act as the SME for loom operations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and weaving best practices.

Responsibilities include creating training materials, assessing trainee performance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency while ensuring safety and quality on the shop floor.