Cushman Engineering Services Professional II

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 Title:  Engineering Services Professional (Texturing Maintenance)
 

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Milliken Cushman site in Williamston, SC and reports to the Engineering Services Manager.  This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting all processes related to the maintenance of the plant’s physical structure, equipment, and the production and environmental systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain schedule, evaluate and maintain records of Preventive Maintenance. 
• Assist area mechanics with troubleshooting various breakdowns.
• Understand and effectively participate in the plant safety process
• Assist the Engineering Services Manager in training, developing, and coaching team members:
  • Foster a working environment that promotes open communication, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives
  • Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
  • Ensure safety rules are clearly understood and followed
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required equipment service
• Assist other engineering associates to perform work as required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order
• Inform appropriate management and maintenance/production associates of potential mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Assist other maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting

Qualifications: Required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a mechanical-related field
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical components and equipment

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in the following:

• Initiative and ability to take ownership of projects
• Self-management skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment
• Able to work well and communicate with production associates to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
• Able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds and be capable of using motorized equipment (fork trucks, tuggers, etc.)

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.