Kingsley Warp Services Support Associate

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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Kingsley Plant Warp Services Support Associate

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Production Manager or PI over Warp Services

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Milliken Kingsley Plant is a world class air-jet weaving operation in Thomson, Georgia.  We weave fabric for end products such as duct tape, medical tape, uniforms, military, home furnishings, and industrial products. 

The Warp Services Team supports the weaving department by hauling warps, tying warps, and hanging new patterns.   The team also works to repair or eliminate warp yarn quality issues.   The Warp Services Associate works closely with the team to ensure weave machine downtime is held to a minimum.  The Warp Services Support associate typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Haul warps to and from weaving department
• Lease warps
• Pull over warps
• Clean Out Machines
• Maintain equipment
• Expected to train as Warp Services Senior Operator, once Warp Support Associate skills are mastered.
• Anything else as instructed by management

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand and work for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to move around job for entire shift. 
• Able to tie knots and draw ends to IE target times. 
• Able to safely operate powered warp trucks and tuggers
• Able to rotate with shift schedule

SKILLS – REQUIRED  

• Ability to read and write and follow directions.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic math skills

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Airjet weave machine (all types)
2. Powered Warp Truck. Tugger, Overhead Hoist
3. 19mm box end wrench, 5/16 allen wrench, yarn comb, tie end machine, lease rods, clamps, frame
4. Reed hook, leno hook, scissors, pouch, flashlight
5. Draw graph, tickets, forms, hot knife, heat and cut resistant glove
6. Yarn, both dyed and greige fabric, Warps, and beams
7. PC Computer/BARCO/printer
8. Steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, LOTO equipment/goggles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing:  Must have the ability to stand up to 8 hours/ day replacing beams and patterns on the weaving machine.  90% of day 
2. Sitting:  Ability to sit down for hour long communications meeting. 5% of day 
3. Moving: Must be able to move around a 316,000 sq. ft. weaving facility with concrete floors to get to supplies, equipment, and to perform elements of job. 90% of day 
4. Climbing: Must be able to mount tuggers and warp trucks to transport warps and patterns. Require a step up of ten inches to the tugger bed.  Ability to step up and down off warp trucks and weaving platforms which are 10" and 5" off the ground.  40% of day 
5. Lifting:  Must be able to lift supplies which may weigh up to 36 lbs.    20% of day
6. Reaching: Must be able to reach 48" to grasp ends which require smashing and to draw them through the heddles drop wires and reed.         Up to 20%  of day
7. Pushing / Pulling: Must have the ability to push against warp beams to move them onto and off transports which weigh up to 2100 pounds.  10% of day
8. Visual Acuity:     Ability to read and understand tickets, lot cards, computer screen or any written instructions.  Ability to detect mixed yam Ability to identify what is running, and properly match tickets.  Ability to spot defects in yarn, draw ends correctly, read draw graphs.   40% of day
9. Bending / Stooping: Must be able to bend and stoop to use pull over devices and to remove waste from replaced beam.              10% of day
10. Work Environment: Ability to work in cotton dust environment.  Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements.  Must be able to hear power equipment operating in work area.  Ability to work in high noise production environment, wear approved ear protection and Steel toe safety shoes.  This job operates in a manufacturing facility.   This role regularly works around moving mechanical parts and material handling equipment.  100% of day
11. Work Environment: Ability to follow defined break schedule. Regular and predictable attendance on assigned rotating shift schedule.  100% of day
12. Powered Vehicle and Equipment Operator:  Must have the ability to safely drive a powered vehicle and operate hoist equipment moving heaving beams. 90% of day
13. Other:  Must have ability to prioritize job functions to maximize production.  Must comply with company rules, including but not limited to, safety, attendance, and other job specifications.  100% of day  

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands.   The Warp Services Support Associate typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift.

• 1st Shift: 8 AM – 4 PM 
• 2nd Shift: 4 PM – 12 AM (Midnight) 
• 3rd Shift: 12 AM (Midnight) - 8 AM 

PAY CLASSIFICATION:

• Support Associate

• Promotion in place to Warp Service Senior Operator as required skills are mastered.
• New Hires expected to work minimum of 90 days with 3rd party staffing agency prior to hiring onto Milliken.   Up to $1000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus based on eligibility.

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