Cushman Machine Operator BB

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Date: Feb 9, 2026

Location: Williamston, SC, US, 29697

Company: Milliken and Company

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JOB TITLE:              Big Blue Warper Operator     

 

REPORTS TO:         Warping Production Manager

 

PURPOSE:               

To safely and efficiently operate a wrapper and create first quality warping beams through following set specification

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:        

  1. Operate a warper machine within production standards
  2. Inspect yarn shed and creels, meeting set specification requirements.
  3. Make corrections and adjustments to quality and production issues
  4. Wrap and label completed beams

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Ability to work safely
  2. Ability to read and write and follow directions
  3. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
  4. Ability to understand and follow warper operator standard work procedures
  5. Ability to identify and classify defects by combination of visually inspecting and touching yarn.
  6. Ability to pass warper operator tests and become certified by consistently performing standard work as required.
  7. Ability to use and read tools to measure specifications
  8. Ability to compute large numbers with a calculator
  9. Visual ability to see well enough to lay combs and bring ends up on 30-40 denier yarn.
  10. Basic computing skills including opening files, closing files, manipulating windows, and all basic computer functions.
  11. Good communication skills

 

 

MACHINES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Warper Machine, Creeler, calculator, tension device, shore hardness device, Inspection Lights, Apron, Scissors, Retractable Reed Hooks, Pen, Chalk, Tape, Ladder, Yarn, Combs, Beams, Brown Wrapping Paper, tall step ladder, scissor lift

 

 

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME:  16 Weeks

 

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                        FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

  1. Standing:  

Ability to stand while running and inspection warper and creels.

90% of day

  1. Moving

Move freely throughout the warper department, including walking the machine fronts and walking in the creels

90% of day
  1. Lifting:

Ability to lift yarn packs 1-20 pounds

10% of day
  1. Push

Use a broom and dust pan.  Push yarn trucks

5% of day
  1. Reach:

Ability to reach yarn above head and thread through creels

10% of day
  1. Bending:  

Ability to pick up objects from the floor. Ability to bend under yarn sheds and eyeboards

50% of day
  1. Access

The ability to use step ladders (one, two and three steps.)  The ability to ascend and descend catwalks.

90% of day
  1. Access

The ability to use a scissor lift

25% of day
  1. Access

The ability to ascend and descend a flight of stairs

25% of day
  1. Walking

Ability to walk through the plant to get to work station, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform audits.

10% of day
  1. Visual Acuity:

Ability to see tiny defects in yarn.  Perform thorough visual inspection of yarn and yarn shed.  Identify large and small defects and correct or document.  Read and understand written and computer screens, instructions and specifications.

90% of day
  1. Environment: 

Ability to work around polyester, nylon and acetate  

100% of day
  1. Environment: 

 

Ability to work in a conditioned indoor environment where temperature varies with the weather.

100% of day

11) Environment:

Ability to follow defined break schedule

10%
  1. Environment:

Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts.

100% of day
  1. Schedule/Attendance: 

Must be able to rotate with assigned shifts per work schedule.  Must be able to regularly and predictably attend per scheduled hours.

100% of day

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

EEO/AA

 

 

 

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.

 
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