Pine Mountain- Loom Set Technician

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 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 .

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A 12 HOUR ROTATING SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• - Follow all 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 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• - High school diploma or equivalent
• - Must have basic knowledge of hand tools
• - Must have 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 be obtain 1st responder certification within 6-9 months of employment
• - Have a proactive approach to problem solving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• - Standing or walking for 12 hours or more per shift
• - Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing or seated) during equipment operation
• - Ability to move/traverse the production floor, including accessing creel areas, equipment, and materials
• - Ability to lift and carry production materials (spools, bobbins, resin containers, waste packages), typically up to 50 lbs
• - Stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and occasional ladder/platform climbing
• - Ability to operate machine controls, touchscreens, tools, and adjustments requiring fine motor skills
• - Ability to sustain repetitive motions during extended production runs
• - Ability to visually inspect products, monitor displays, and identify non-conforming conditions
• - Ability to tolerate heat, temperature variations, and abnormal environmental conditions typical of manufacturing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• - Work is performed primarily on the production floor, near moving machinery and ongoing process lines
• - Noise levels vary; hearing protection may be required
• - Exposure to fibers, lint, dust, and particulates typical of textile operations
• - Exposure to heat from extrusion zones and fluctuating seasonal temperatures
• - Work may involve tight/confined areas, ladder use, and navigating around machinery
• - Required use of PPE: safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and other items per task area

OTHER DUTIES

• - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

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.

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