Opening Carding Technician

Milliken & Company; Mayodan (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Mayodan, NC is seeking an Opening/Carding Technician to maintain the opening/carding machinery, follow safety and quality standards, and address downtime with proper escalation.

The role requires climbing, standing long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing routine machine patrols, with shift scheduled 11 PM to 7 AM, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a textile environment.

Qualifications

• Read and recognize colors required for inspection and operation.
• Air hose/broom familiarity for cleaning and maintenance.
• Push/pull lifting capability as part of daily duties.
• Competency/aptitude testing may be used in screening.

Responsibilities

• Capable of climbing ladders up to 14 feet and performing daily checks.
• Stand/walk 10–11 hours per shift and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Repair machinery and log downtime; escalate major issues promptly.
• Operate lift truck, sky jack, and pull cat as needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance per policy.

Skills

Read

Recognize colors

Air Hose/broom

Push pull – lifting

Competency/Aptitude Testing

Operate Lift Truck

Operate Sky Jack

Operate Pull Cat

Tools

Lockout tag out

Machine parts

Lubricants

Hand tools

Lift truck

Sky jack

Pull cat

Air hose

Utility knife

Broom

Job description

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Production - Opening Carding Technician

JOB CLASSIFICATION

The operator has the responsibility to identify any non-conformity in the Quality System as it relates to their area of responsibility and report it to the Production Manager, P.I. Department or ISO Management representative.

Position Reports To

Opening/Carding Supervisor

Position Overview

The Opening/Carding Technician is responsible for maintaining the smooth operation of machinery in the opening/carding department. The technician ensures adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and environmental responsibilities as outlined in company policies and procedures. Communicate with the outgoing technician to discuss any ongoing issues. Repair machinery breakdowns and flag items for repair, logging downtime and contacting appropriate personnel for critical issues. Exhibit strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and resolve machinery breakdowns promptly; escalates complex issues to appropriate personnel. Performs proper removal of all chokes and waste off shafts. Conduct regular patrols of machinery, inspecting for quality issues and mechanical problems, and take corrective actions as needed. Handle non-conforming materials by correcting issues or notifying supervisor. Responsible for making card changes. Authorized to shut down machinery to address safety hazards, inadequate cleaning, mixtures and contamination, abnormal noises, or any other quality issues.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Must be capable of climbing and using ladders up to 14’ high.
• Standing and walking 10 to 11 hours per shift.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and over with help.
• Must be able to reach into areas on the machine to make repairs and use required hand tools and gauges.
• Push a tool cart with the required tools and supplies to make minor repairs using 10-15lbs push force.
• Use sky jack and forklift.

Minimum Qualifications

• Read
• Recognize all colors
• Air Hose/broom
• Push pull – lifting
• Competency/Aptitude Testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Dependable
• Leadership capabilities
• Previous experience

Skill Requirements

• Operate Lift Truck
• Operate Sky Jack
• Operate Pull Cat

Machines, Tools And Equipment Used

• Lockout tag out
• Machine parts
• Lubricants
• Hand tools
• Lift truck
• Sky jack
• Pull cat
• Air hose
• Utility knife
• Broom

Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Ear plugs
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Goggles
• N95 dust mask
• Cut resistant glove

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

• Standing: Standing/walking approx. 7 hrs. per day 95% of day
• Sitting: Ability to sit down 10% of day
• Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 95% of day
• Lifting: up to 50 lbs. and over with assistance 25% of day
• Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climbing and using ladders 35% of day
• Push/Pull/Reach: 10 to 15 lbs. force to push. Reach up to 72”
• Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day
• Visual Acuity: Read identification labels, complete required forms 100% of day
• Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day
• Pulmonary: Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements 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 be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity level can be more than 98% for 100% of day.

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.

• Shift: 11 PM – 7 AM

Pay/Pay Progression

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.