Senior Machine Operator

Milliken and Company•Pine Mountain, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader focused on materials science, delivering innovations across textile, flooring, chemical, and healthcare businesses. The company holds thousands of patents and is committed to integrity, excellence, and positive global impact. Discover more about Milliken's work at Milliken.com and on social media.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read production instructions, quality specifications, and safety documents.
Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or textile experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor assigned looms to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality fabric production.
Thread looms, repair warp and filling breaks, and perform routine inspections.
Maintain productivity standards and ensure all fabric produced meets quality specifications.
Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements.
Creel or tie-in filling according to established procedures.
Start, stop, and adjust looms when taking machines in or out of production.
Check machine status regularly to ensure optimal performance.
Perform doff procedures and other required Barco declarations (warp-out, no-filling, etc.).
Repair filling stops, warp stops, and related loom interruptions.
Perform warp stop repairs on Jacquard OPW styles when required.
Smash and clear breakouts safely to restore machine operation.
Tie knots and perform knotless weaving when applicable.
Inspect fabric throughout production to identify defects or inconsistencies.
Identify S- and Z-twist problems in belting styles.
Handle non-conforming filling and non-conforming catch selvage bobbins following proper procedures.
Replace catch selvage spools and leno spools as needed to maintain machine operation.
Follow procedures for straps and springs on catch selvage bobbins.
Manage and track in-process weaver stock.
Complete the Pine Mountain Plant Daily Communication Worksheet accurately each shift.
Pull Barco reports to support percent-loss charts and other production metrics.
Complete all applicable Barco declarations (warp-out, no-filling, doff procedures).
Maintain assigned loom efficiency by managing weaver downtime to meet performance goals.
Perform diligent loom troubleshooting at weaver level, making efforts to restore operation before escalating issues.
Maintain assigned work area to remain 5S compliant.