Machine Cleaner Support

Milliken & Company; Williamston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Machine Cleaner to safely and efficiently perform general and preventative maintenance on mechanical systems across the location.

The role reports to the Engineer and/or Maintenance Manager and involves following safety processes, tools operation, documentation, and ordering spare parts as needed to keep equipment running reliably.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write and follow directions.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and use test equipment.
• Ability to lock out and tag out equipment.
• Ability to perform a PM on equipment and document properly.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Basic computing skills including opening files, closing files, manipulating windows.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the plant safety process
• Lock Out/Tag equipment being worked on
• Understand Mechanical systems
• Understand pneumatics and hydraulic systems
• Use of hand and power tools safely
• Maintain documents on various systems
• Perform, document, and keep up with Preventive Maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain and order spare parts as needed.

Skills

Safe work practices

Reading & writing

Follow directions

Test equipment usage

Lock out / tag out

Preventive maintenance

Hand and power tool safety

Documentation

Basic computing

Communication

Job description

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 and LinkedIn.

JOB TITLE:

Machine Cleaner

REPORTS TO:

Engineer and/or Maintenance Manager

Purpose

To safely and efficiently perform general and preventative maintenance on mechanical systems throughout the location.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the plant safety process
• Lock Out/Tag equipment being worked on
• Understand Mechanical systems.
• Understand pneumatics and hydraulic systems
• Use of hand and power tools safely
• Maintain documents on various systems
• Perform, document, and keep up with Preventive Maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain and order spare parts as needed.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to work safely
• Ability to read and write and follow directions
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand and use test equipment
• Ability to lock out and tag out equipment
• Ability to perform a PM on equipment and document properly.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to properly document maintenance performed.
• Basic computing skills including opening files, closing files, manipulating windows.
• Good communication skills

Machines, Tools, Materials, And Equipment

Production Equipment, Hand and power tools, Shop equipment, Fork lift (as needed), Aerial Lift (as needed), Hoists, Ladders, Oils and Lubricants, Various materials, fire Extinguisher.

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME:

30 Weeks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

• Standing: Ability to stand while working on various pieces of equipment. 90% of day
• Moving: Move freely throughout the location. 100% of day
• Lifting: Lifting a max weight of 40#(Men) or 25#(Men) 20% of day
• Push: Pushing shop carts, tool boxes, and equipment being repaired. 15% of day
• Reach: Ability to reach over equipment and for tools being used. 70% of day
• Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor. Ability to bend while working on equipment. Ability to get under machinery. 50% of day
• Access: The ability to use all types of ladders. 30% of day
• Walking: Ability to walk through the plant to get to work area, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform job requirements. 50% of day
• Visual Acuity: Ability to see fine print instructions. Perform thorough visual inspection of equipment. Read and understand written and computer screens, instructions and specifications. 90% of day
• Environment: Ability to work around various materials. 100% of day
• Environment: Ability to work in various conditions: Indoor and Outdoor. 100% of day
• Environment: Ability to follow defined break schedule. 10%
• Environment: Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts. 100% of day
• Schedule/Attendance: Must be able to regularly and predictably attend per scheduled hours. 100% of day

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

EEO/AA

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.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].