Limestone Plant - Electrical Technician (CET)

Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Milliken & Company is a global, innovative, industrial diversified manufacturing 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, the company works around the world every day to add true value to people’s lives, improve health and safety, and help make our world more sustainable. Milliken has long led the way for "knowledge-based" investment, employing over 100 PhDs, and has accumulated over 2,200 U.S. patents – and more than 5,000 patents worldwide. Milliken is widely acknowledged as an international leader in research technology, innovation, and customer service. With over 35 manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., U.K., Belgium, France, China, India, Mexico, and Australia, and other sales and service operations throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, Milliken's more than 7,000 associates work to deliver innovations that do good for the world, create new experiences, and build for the future.

Job Posting Title:  Milliken Limestone – Electrical Technician (CET)

Milliken & Company

Limestone Plant

Gaffney, SC

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. 

Other Job Details:

• Normal facility operating hours are 24 hours/day Monday – Friday.  8 Hour straight shifts only, no rotating.  Multiple shifts available. 
• Schedule may vary based on plant opportunities.  Weekend work may be offered.
• Tools, uniforms, and annual boot stipend provided
• Control Equipment Technician reports to the Engineering Services Manager

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

Position Type

Production

Branch

US-SC-Gaffney

AA/Disability/Vet/EEO

Milliken & Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.