Cushman SES Slasher Operator
Apply now »Date: Mar 6, 2026
Location: Williamston, SC, US, 29697
Company: Milliken and Company
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JOB TITLE: Single End Slasher “SES” Operator
REPORTS TO: Beaming/Slashing Production Manager
PURPOSE:
To safely and efficiently operate a single end slasher and create first quality loom beams through following set specification.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate a single end slasher machine within production standards.
- Inspect yarn shed and creels, meeting set specification requirements.
- Make corrections and adjustments to quality and production issues
- Wrap and label completed beams
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work safely
- Ability to read and write and follow directions
- Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
- Ability to understand and follow single end slasher operator standard work procedures
- Ability to identify and classify defects by combination of visually inspection and measurement with tools.
- Ability to pass single end slasher operator tests and become certified by consistently performing standard work as required.
- Ability to use and read tools to measure specifications
- Ability to compute large numbers with a calculator
- Visual ability to see well enough to lay combs.
- Basic computing skills including opening files, closing files, manipulating windows, and all basic computer functions.
- Good communication skills
MACHINES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Single End Slasher Machine, size (soap,) calculator, tension device, scissors, hook knives, measuring tape, Pen, Marker, Tape, Ladder, Yarn, Combs, Beams, Brown Wrapping Paper, gloves, steel toed shoes.
AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 16 Weeks
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
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Ability to stand while running and inspecting slasher and creels. |
90% of day |
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Move freely throughout the slasher department, including walking the machine fronts and walking in the creels |
90% of day |
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The ability to install and remove drive dogs. |
10% of day |
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Ability to pull yarn through creels for a pullover |
20% of day |
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Ability to pick up objects from the floor |
25% of day |
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The ability to use ladders. The ability to ascend and descend catwalks. |
90% of day |
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Ability to walk through the plant to get to work station, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform audits. |
10% of day |
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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 |
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Ability to work around polyester, nylon and acetate |
100% of day |
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Ability to work in an unconditioned indoor environment where temperature varies with the weather. |
100% of day |
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11) Environment: |
Ability to follow defined break schedule |
10% of day |
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Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts. |
100% of day |
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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.