Valway Sewing Line Machine Operator

Milliken and Company•Lagrange, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sewing Line Machine Operator is solely responsible for operation of the sewing line. Associate operates the Sewing line maintaining Safety, Quality and Productivity goals and 5s targets for the area. Associate is measured by Safety goals, Quality Goals, Productivity goals and 5s conditions within the Cable Management area.

Requirements

Ability to use computer
Ability to read and write
The ability to perform basic math calculations
Good organizational skills
Ability to comprehend written/verbal instruction
Computer data entry skills
Ability to operate a lift truck safely and efficiently
Ability to adhere to all plant safety specifications
Ability to work as a team member with little supervision
Ability to stand while working 90% of day
Ability to sit down while operating mobile equipment 10% of day
Ability to move throughout plant: 40% of day
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 5% of day
Ability to walk upstairs 5% of day
Ability to push/pull fabric rolls and carts (approx 1500lbs) 10% of day
Ability to pick up objects from the floor, creel rolls, style changes 50% of day
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 100% of day
Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day

Nice To Haves

GED or High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Follow all plant safety and LOTO procedures
Maintain work area keeping clean and organized according to 5s Standards
Monitor machine for quality issues including stitching defects.
Keep machinery running by splicing cakes, pull tape, thread etc. in an expedient manner
Perform troubleshooting of stops to aid technicians with stop causes
Monitor chemical application to product
Perform checklists as required to ensure proper startups and product quality
Operate the HMI (computer) screen to set the required parameters
Creel empty reel into machine
Thread Machine properly (Cakes, Pull tape, Rope, Thread)
Perform minor mechanical functions such as needle changes and style changes
Reverse machine as required.
Perform Production, Quality, safety documentation as required
Dispose of waste as required.
Stage all required, reels, pull tape and other supplies as needed adhering to 5s standards
Operate online Printer and ensure printing quality standards
Assist in style changes on other machines and perform QC checks as required
Perform all paperwork required including proper documentation of work time and downtime
Identify all proper materials required using the required documentation
Certify to train new associate candidates as required
Participate as leader in plant activities (i.e. OFI, MQSP, M.O.C.)
Understand the environmental impacts and aspects of job-related activities. Follow established Valway and Milliken & Company guidelines concerning use of all chemicals. Comply with all Environmental regulations and Milliken Environmental Policies and Rules.
Perform any other duties assigned by Production Manager or Senior Production Manager as necessary.