Apprentice II

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 and  LinkedIn.

Job Summary: A Weft Insertion Threader is responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining Weft Insertion machines; the Threader will insert warp, weft and knitting yarns in machine for running production, assist Technicians in starting up machines, assist in the relief of Weft operators, while they are on break; maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Must work safe, follow all plant safety work rules and attend required safety training and meetings.
• Thread and monitor yarn through guides, needles and rollers, ensuring proper tension and alignment.
• Must ensure optimal quality by watching for defects, repair issues like broken threads or missed picks.
• Adjust components such as tensioners, nozzles and sensors to maintain smooth weft insertion.
• Must be able to work from elevated heights and demonstrate the ability to use basic math.
• Assist Technicians in removing or replacing guide bars.
• Responsible for good housekeeping.
• Must follow Supervisor / Lead instructions, inform Supervisor of any problems with yarn on machine.
• Will perform any other duties as directed by the department Lead/ Supervisor/Manager.

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.

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