Milliken & Company

Cushman Quilting Machine Operator (MERT) 3rd shift

4 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationWilliamston/South Carolina
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 11524

      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.

      REPORTS TO: Texturing Production Manager

      PURPOSE:

      To run quilted machines, production first quality products

      RESPONSIBILITIES:

      1. Run quilting machines to spec and quality standards
      2. Correct quality concerns
      3. Keep work area clean

      SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

      1. Ability to work safely
      2. Ability to read and write and follow directions
      3. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
      4. Ability to understand and follow operator standard work procedures
      5. Ability to run machines efficiently
      6. Ability to troubleshoot and correct machine issues
      7. Good communication skills

      AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 2-4 Weeks

      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

      1. Standing:

      Ability to stand while running and inspecting machines

      100% of day

      1. Moving

      Move freely throughout the texturing department

      100% of day

      1. Push

      Use a broom and dust pan.

      50% of day

      1. Lifting

      Ability to lift 35 pounds rolls.

      35% of day

      1. Reaching

      Ability to reach above head to replace/ correct thread.

      50% of day

      1. Access

      Ability to use step ladders and stationary ladders

      50% of day

      1. Bending:

      Ability to pick up objects from the floor. Ability to bend to ground and sometimes sit on knees to cut out laps

      50% of day

      1. Walking

      Ability to walk through the plant to get to work station, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform audits.

      10% of day

      1. Environment:

      Ability to work around polyester, nylon and acetate

      100% of day

      1. 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% of day

      1. Environment:

      Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts.

      100% of day

      1. Schedule/Attendance:

      Must be able to work 8-10 hour shifts. 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.

  • About the company

      Milliken & Company is a diversified industrial manufacturer that has been in business since 1865.