Knit Machine Operator Job at Milliken and Company, Columbus, NC

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  • Milliken and Company
  • Columbus, NC

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 , LinkedIn and Twitter .

The Hatch Knit Machine Operator is responsible for all aspects of operating knit machines. Tasks include cleaning, creeling, doffing, quality inspections, and minor machine repairs in order to start a machine.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Assist in troubleshooting and repair of machines in production as needed
  • Run efficiently on desired sets
  • Run quality material within given specs provided
  • Ability to work and communicate with other associates, techs, and maintenance
  • Creel machine
  • Doff machine when desired length is met

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Work well with team members
  • Previous Experience Knitting or Weaving

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
  • Must be able to read and understand knit specification sheets.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment
  • Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
  • Able to lift and move objects of up to 50 pounds

 

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

  • 3 months

 

  • Scissors
  • Knit machine
  • Pallet-jack

 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

  • Ear plugs
  • Safety Glasses

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing : Ability to stand while working >95% of day 

  1. Sitting : Ability to sit down <5% of day 
  1. Moving : Ability to move throughout plant: >95% of day 
  1. Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. <25% of day 
  1. Ascending/Descending:  Ability to walk upstairs, climb ladders, climb on

knit machine step boards (approx. 11”-14”) >25% of day 

  1. Push/Pull/Reach:  Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, Boxes (approx.

50-150 lbs.) 15% of day

  1. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day 
  1. Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,

including reading information from printed sources and

computer screens and identifying defects in fabric. 100% of day

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

 information. 100% of day

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud.

 

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. 

  • 1st Shift:8 AM – 6 PM 
  • Mini-Shift: 6 PM – 10 PM 
  • 3rd Shift: 10 PM - 8 AM 

 

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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