Valway Sewing Line Machine Operator

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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Sewing Line Machine Operator / Valway Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Machine Operator

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Department Manager/Production Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sewing Line Machine Operator is solely responsible for operation of the sewing line.  Associate operates the Sewing line maintaining Safety, Quality and Productivity goals and 5s targets for the area. Associate is measured by Safety goals, Quality Goals, Productivity goals and 5s conditions within the Cable Management area.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follow all plant safety and LOTO procedures
2. Maintain work area keeping clean and organized according to 5s Standards
3. Monitor machine for quality issues including stitching defects.
4. Keep machinery running by splicing cakes, pull tape, thread etc. in an expedient manner
5. Perform troubleshooting of stops to aid technicians with stop causes
6. Monitor chemical application to product
7. Perform checklists as required to ensure proper startups and product quality
8. Operate the HMI (computer) screen to set the required parameters
9. Creel empty reel into machine
10. Thread Machine properly (Cakes, Pull tape, Rope, Thread)
11. Perform minor mechanical functions such as needle changes and style changes
12. Reverse machine as required.
13. Perform Production, Quality, safety documentation as required
14. Dispose of waste as required.
15. Stage all required, reels, pull tape and other supplies as needed adhering to 5s standards
16. Operate online Printer and ensure printing quality standards
17. Assist in style changes on other machines and perform QC checks as required
18. Perform all paperwork required including proper documentation of work time and downtime
19. Identify all proper materials required using the required documentation
20. Certify to train new associate candidates as required
21. Participate as leader in plant activities (i.e. OFI, MQSP, M.O.C.)
22. Understand the environmental impacts and aspects of job-related activities.  Follow established Valway and Milliken & Company guidelines concerning use of all chemicals. Comply with all Environmental regulations and Milliken Environmental Policies and Rules.
23.  Perform any other duties assigned by Production Manager or Senior Production Manager as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use computer

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• GED or High School Diploma

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read and write
• The ability to perform basic math calculations
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to comprehend written/verbal instruction
• Computer data entry skills
• Ability to operate a lift truck safely and efficiently
• Ability to adhere to all plant safety specifications
• Ability to work as a team member with little supervision

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

Up to 90 days

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Fabric Cutting Tools
• Computer
• Lockout / Tagout tags
• Pallet jack

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Ear plugs
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
• Safety Scissors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                         FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION                                                             

1.  Standing: Ability to stand while working                                                            90% of day 

2. Sitting:  Ability to sit down while operating mobile equipment                        10% of day 

3. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant:                                                        40% of day 

4. Lifting:  Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.                                                                    5% of day 

5. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs                                                5% of day 

6. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls and carts (approx

                                 1500lbs)                                                                                   10% of day      

7. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor, creel rolls, style changes 50% of day 

8. Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,

                            including reading information from printed sources and

       computer screens.                                                                   100% of day    

9. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand

 information.                                                                                    100% of day

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud. Temperatures can be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity level can be more than 98% for 100% of day. 

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. 

• 1st Shift: 7 AM – 7 PM
• 3rd Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.         

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.