Warp Support Associate

Overview

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Position

Location: Kingsley Plant

Position Reports To: Production Manager or PI over Warp Services

Position Overview

The Warp Services Team supports the weaving department by hauling warps, tying warps, and hanging new patterns. The team also works to repair or eliminate warp yarn quality issues. The Warp Services Associate works closely with the team to ensure weave machine downtime is held to a minimum. The Warp Services Senior Operator typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Hang patterns
• Tie in new warps
• Haul warps to and from weaving department
• Lease warps
• Pull over warps
• Clean out machines
• Maintain equipment
• Anything else as instructed by management

Job Specific Requirements

• Able to stand and work for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to move around job for entire shift
• Able to tie knots and draw ends to IE target times
• Able to safely operate powered warp trucks and tuggers
• Able to rotate with shift schedule

Skills – Required

• Ability to read and write and follow directions
• Good communication skills
• Basic math skills

Machines, Tools And Equipment Used

• Airjet weave machine (all types)
• Powered Warp Truck, Tugger, Overhead Hoist
• 19mm box end wrench, 5/16 allen wrench, yarn comb, tie end machine, lease rods, clamps, frame
• Reed hook, leno hook, scissors, pouch, flashlight
• Draw graph, tickets, forms, hot knife, heat and cut resistant glove
• Yarn, both dyed and greige fabric, warps, and beams
• PC computer/barco/printer
• Steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, LOTO equipment/goggles

Physical Requirements

• Standing up to 8 hours per day
• Sitting for meetings as needed
• Moving around a large weaving facility (concrete floors)
• Climbing to mount tuggers and warp trucks
• Lifting up to 36 lbs
• Reaching to grasp ends and draw through heddles
• Pushing/pulling warp beams up to 2100 pounds
• Visual acuity to read tickets, cards, and tickets; detect yarn defects
• Bending/stooping to use pull over devices
• Work environment includes cotton dust and high-noise production areas; wear PPE as required
• Ability to follow defined break schedule and maintain regular attendance on a rotating shift
• Powered vehicle and equipment operation to move beams
• Ability to prioritize job functions to maximize production and comply with safety and attendance policies

Shift Requirements

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire. The Warp Services Senior Operator typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift. Weekends and holidays are scheduled based on business demands.

• 1st Shift: 8 AM – 4 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4 PM – 12 AM
• 3rd Shift: 12 AM – 8 AM

Pay Classification

Senior Operator

Milliken & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability.

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), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or any other protected characteristic by applicable law.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Textile Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing

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