Weft Machine Operator

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Job Summary:

The Weft Insertion Operator is responsible for efficiently operating and maintaining weft insertion machinery in the textile production process. This role requires attention to detail, technical skills, and adherence to safety and quality standards, to ensure the production of high-quality woven fabrics. The current open position will be on third shift with work hours 12am to 8am. 

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

• Must follow all Plant Safety and Work Rules; Work safely, attend required safety training.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in your work area as well as the Weft Department.
• Operate weft insertion machines to insert weft yarns into warp yarns during the weaving process.
• Keep broken yarn ends drawn in as necessary.
• Keep yarn in creel.
• Monitor machinery performance and make adjustments as necessary to maintain consistent fabric quality.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in a timely manner.
• Frequently inspect fabric and machines to detect and prevent running defects and off quality fabric; adhere to the quality standards set forth by our customers.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet daily production targets.
• Maintain accurate production logs and report any deviations or malfunctions.
• Follow specific instructions from the dept. Lead/Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Assist the doffer, threader and / or technician in removing and replacing guide bars and other machine components as requested.
• Watch the machines / quality for other operators, while they are on break.
• Inform the Weft Technician or Dept. Supervisor/Mgr. of yarn or machine related problems.
• Perform any other duties as directed by Supervisor/Mgr. or department Lead.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation’s may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills                                               

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software.

Language Skills                                                

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, overhead cranes and material transporting vehicles; the noise level and job tasks in the work environment requires the use of PPE; the work area is usually loud and requires the continuous use of PPE to be worn in reducing hearing loss risk.  ,

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.