Knit Machine Operator

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Milliken's Highland Plant, located in Cheraw, SC has an immediate need to hire for a "Circular Knitting Operator", to run industrial knitting machines, that make rolls of fabric used in various applications by our customers.At this time, the department is working 40 hours per week on average; we have one opening, on second shift (4pm to 12am). We are customer order driven and hours/number of days per week can change. Shift changes for open positions after hire are made by seniority.

Position Summary:

This position is mainly responsible for making rolls of circular knitted fabric, by creeling the knitting machines, wrapping the feeders, and keeping the machines running at all times. Quality is critical, and you must visually inspect the fabric as it is being produced on the machine and look for any defects. You will doff rolls at specified time/size and maintain any records or reports as required. Housekeeping is important to quality and requires that you keep yarn, creels, machines, fabric and the work area clean at all times. Complete the required paperwork such as filling out tickets and attaching them to a roll of fabric..This is a 2nd Shift position from 4PM - 12AM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

Must have:

• Always Maintain your personal safety; wear required PPE, immediately report all unsafe conditions, accidents, or near misses; attend required safety meetings and training; follow all safety rules for this location.

• Must be able to climb a ladder/stairs/platforms and bend/stoop under/around the machines as needed.
• Must be able to frequently lift and or move items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to push pull yarn carts that weigh from 150 – 250 pounds
• Receive instructions from Mgr., Supervisor/Lead or CK Technician.
• Inspect each machine for defects in fabric.
• Inspect the yarn to ensure it is threaded properly.
• Inspect all creels; creel in new yarn where needed, making sure to creel in the correct yarn.
• Replace or repair ends that break out.
• Record all defects.
• Notify Technician of any problems with machines, yarn or fabric.
• Patrol machines constantly looking for defects in the fabric being produced, as well as, looking for any creeling that needs to be done. Listen to the machines for any unusual sounds or defects and notify the department CK Technician.
• Handle yarn and fabric with clean hands. Wear gloves when necessary.
• Doff rolls when they reach specified size.
• Exercise good housekeeping and safety.
• Report any quality concerns, deviations from process sheets or mechanical problems to the Department Manager, Supervisor/Lead, and CK Technician.
• Empty waste and keep accurate records.
• Anything else requested by the department Lead/Supervisor/Department Mgr.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the required duties associated with job, as required, with a high degree of accuracy.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Dept. Lead, Manager, Supervisor

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.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.