CET Electrician 1st shift

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.

Job Posting Title

Limestone – Control Equipment Technician (CET) 1st Shift

Company:

Milliken is an innovation company that has been exploring, discovering, and creating ways to enhance people’s lives since 1865.  With expertise across a breadth of disciplines including specialty chemical, floor covering, and performance materials, we work around the world to add value to people’s lives, improve health and safety, and make the world more sustainable.  We have a global presence with over 40 manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., U.K., Belgium, France, Australia and China.  In addition, sales and service operations are located throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. To learn more about the uniqueness of Milliken, visit our website at Milliken.com

Primary Duties: 

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on all plant/facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose machine or equipment electrical and controls issues and repair as needed. 
• Inspect equipment and perform preventative and predictive maintenance as scheduled.
• Install new equipment; run conduit and wire.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Follow all established plant and job specific safety rules.
2. Must be certified in powered industrial vehicles (training provided)
3. Responsible for general electrical and mechanical maintenance including but not limited to facility electrical, production equipment and fire protections systems.
4. Responsible for operating various shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, welders, cutting torch, pipe threader, and various saws.
5. Experience in A/C and D/C controls and motors required.
6. Maintain, change and/or clean filter media in HVAC equipment.
7. Check and maintain water treatment chemicals (if assigned).
8. Maintain, change, and/or repair pumps, fans, and motors as needed.
9. Maintain housekeeping and organization of materials in the assigned work area.
10. Advise management of any items that need to be ordered to maintain or repair plant equipment.
11. Document and communicate work completed through computerized work management system.
12. Work on special projects and perform all other duties as directed by management.

Minimum Job Requirements: 

• Must have previous electrical maintenance experience, preferably textile related, or applicable degree/certifications in electrical systems, industrial electronics, mechatronics, or similar. 
• Must be able to read and write and have good communication skills. 
• Basic math and computer skills are required. 
• The job requires frequent climbing of steps/ladders, pushing, pulling, bending, and kneeling. 

Follow all Safety Rules and comply with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Policies.  All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used as required.  Any accident or near miss must be reported immediately.

The above are primary duties of the job and are not a detailed job description. Other duties may be needed to complete the job.

Normal hours are Monday - Friday, this is a straight first shift position.  Schedule may vary based on plant opportunities.  Weekend work may be required.

Position Type

Production

Branch

US-SC-Gaffney

AA/Disability/Vet/EEO

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.