Senior Warper Operator — Textiles (Rotating Shift)

Milliken and Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Pine Mountain, GA, is seeking a Warper Operator to operate warping equipment and prepare yarn beams for weaving. You will ensure proper yarn tension, threading, quality, and safe machine operation in a rotating shift environment.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read production instructions, and teamwork to maintain continuous production and adherence to Milliken’s safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read production instructions, quality specifications, and safety documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate warping machines to wind multiple yarn ends onto beams according to production specifications.
• Set up machines, including creeling yarn packages, threading ends, tying knots, and verifying yarn paths.
• Monitor machine operation for correct tension, alignment, and uniformity throughout the warping process.
• Inspect yarn and beams for defects, breaks, contamination, or quality issues; correct issues promptly.
• Record production data, downtime, and quality checks accurately in plant systems.
• Perform adjustments to maintain quality (tension, speed, yarn alignment, tie‑in accuracy).
• Replace empty yarn packages and ensure the creel remains stocked and organized.
• Communicate machine malfunctions or material issues to supervisors and maintenance.
• Follow all Milliken safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Milliken & Company in Pine Mountain, GA, is seeking a Warper Operator to operate warping equipment and prepare yarn beams for weaving. You will ensure proper yarn tension, threading, quality, and safe machine operation in a rotating shift environment.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read production instructions, and teamwork to maintain continuous production and adherence to Milliken’s safety standards.