Valway Weaving Machine Operator

Milliken and Company; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company is seeking a Weaver at the Pine Mountain Plant in LaGrange, GA. The role involves operating weave machines, creeling filling packages, and keeping production on track through machine stops and routine checks.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, basic communication skills, and willingness to learn. Training time up to 8 weeks is provided; SAP experience is a plus, and safety gear is used daily.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic written and oral communication skills required.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creel or Tie-In Filling.
• Inspect Fabric.
• Inspect Filling When Case Is Allocated to Machine.
• Repair Warp Stop.
• Check Machine Status.
• Flag Machine for Technician.

Skills

Read & Write

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patrolling weaving machines

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Valway Weaving Machine Operator

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: LaGrange, GA, US, 30240

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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 .

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Weaver / Pine Mountain Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Weaver

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Department Manager / Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW

The weaver is responsible for the efficient operation of a set or group of weave machines. The skill includes the constant walking and patrolling of the weave machines and repairing various kinds of machine stops that occur up to 12 hours / day. It also includes the creeling of filling packages.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creel or Tie-In Filling.
• Inspect Fabric.
• Inspect Filling When Case Is Allocated to Machine.
• Procedure for Taking Machines In/Out of Production.
• Repair Warp Stop.
• Flag Machine for Technician.
• Smash a Breakout.
• Fill Out Pine Mountain Plant Daily Communication Worksheet.
• Replace Catch Selvage Spool.
• Pulling Barco Reports for Percent Loss Charts.
• Identifying S & Z Problems in Belting Styles.
• Tying Knots.
• Check Machine Status.
• Knotless Weaving.
• Procedure for Handling Non-Conforming Catch Selvage Bobbins.
• Procedure for Straps and Springs on Catch Selvage Bobbins.
• Repair Warp Stop on Jacquard OPW Styles.
• Knotless Weaving for Sultex Jacquard.
• Warp Out Procedure – Barco Declarations
• No Filling Procedure – Barco Declarations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education level of High School or GED.
• Basic written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use SAP

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to Read and Write
• Good Organizational Skills
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions
• Ability to walk and patrol weaving machines constantly 

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

Up to 8 weeks

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Reed hook
• Apron
• Sheath
• Weave machine
• Scissors
• Computer monitoring system

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Safety Glasses

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing : Ability to stand while working 90 % of day

• Sitting : Ability to sit while performing daily tasks 10 % of day
• Moving : Ability to move throughout plant: 80 % of day
• Lifting: Ability tocreel packages 10 % of day
• Ascending/Descending: Ability to access top of weave machine by

stepping up on bar 10 % of day

• Push/Pull/Reach: Must have full use of arms for extension to repair

machine stops and creel filling packages 10% of day

• Bending: Ability to bend or stoop while performing job tasks 1 0% of day
• Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,

including reading information from printed sources and

computer screens. 100% of day

9. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand

information. 100% of day

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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