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Cushman 1st shift End Changer

Milliken & Company

United States, South Carolina, Williamston

409 Gossett Drive (Show on map)

Jan 09, 2025

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, LinkedIn and Twitter.

JOB TITLE: Warper Support End Changer

REPORTS TO: Warping Production Manager

PURPOSE:

To safely and efficiently add and drop yarn ends when changing sets. To safely and efficiently select, install and lay correct combs according to style specification sheet. To safely and efficiently set warper machine settings to set specification sheet. To safetly and efficiently inspect and correct quality concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determine the need to add or drop ends for set change, according to set specification sheet
Add or drop ends through the creels and eye boards.
Determine combs needed for set change, according to set specification sheet
Install combs and lay desired ends through all combs, ensuring proper thread-up of the warper
Adjust and set machine according to set specification sheet

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work safely
Ability to read and write and follow directions
Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
Ability to understand and follow warper yarn changer standard work procedures
Ability to pass warper yarn changer tests and become certified by consistently performing standard work as required.
Ability to use and read tools to measure specifications
Ability to compute large numbers with a calculator
Visual ability to see well enough to lay combs and bring ends up on 30-40 denier yarn.
Ability to operate simple machine controls.
Ability to work as a team.
Good communication skills

MACHINES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Warper Machines, Creels, Yarn, Combs, Push Cart, Pen, Paper, Calculator, tension device, shorehardness device, Inspection Lights, Apron, Scissors, Retractable Reed Hooks, Pen, Tape, Ladder.

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 12 Weeks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Standing:	Ability to stand, threading warper machine and creels	100% of day
Moving	Move freely throughout the warper department, including walking creels	100% of day
Pulling	Ability to gently pull yarn shed through machine	15% of day
Push	Use a broom and dust pan. Push yarn trucks	50% of day
Bending:	Ability to pick up objects from the floor.	10% of day
Bending	Ability to bend under yarn sheds and eyeboards	10% of day
Bending	Ability to thread lower yarn packs	10% of day
Reaching	Ability to reach yarn above head and thread through creels	50% of day
Access	The ability to use step ladders (one, two and three steps.) The ability to ascend and descend catwalks.	90% of day
Walking	Ability to walk through the plant to get to work station, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform audits.	10% of day
Visual Acuity:	Ability to see tiny defects in beams. Perform thorough visual inspection of beams and document.	50% of day
Environment:	Ability to work around polyester, nylon and acetate	100% of day
Environment:	Ability to work in a conditioned indoor environment where temperature varies with the weather.	100% of day
11) Environment:	Ability to follow defined break schedule	10%
Environment:	Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts.	100% of day
Schedule/Attendance:	Must be able to rotate with assigned shifts per work schedule. Must be able to regularly and predictably attend per scheduled hours.	100% of day

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

EEO/AA

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.