Valway Weaving Machine Operator

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Valway Weaving Machine Operator Date: Oct 7, 2026 Location: LaGrange, GA, US, 30240 Company: Milliken and Company Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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 and LinkedIn .

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Weaver / Pine Mountain Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Weaver

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Department Manager / Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW

The weaver is responsible for the efficient operation of a set or group of weave machines. The skill includes the constant walking and patrolling of the weave machines and repairing various kinds of machine stops that occur up to 12 hours / day. It also includes the creeling of filling packages.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Creel or Tie-In Filling. Inspect Fabric. Inspect Filling When Case Is Allocated to Machine. Procedure for Taking Machines In/Out of Production. Repair Warp Stop. Flag Machine for Technician. Smash a Breakout. Fill Out Pine Mountain Plant Daily Communication Worksheet. Replace Catch Selvage Spool. Pulling Barco Reports for Percent Loss Charts. Identifying S & Z Problems in Belting Styles. Tying Knots. Check Machine Status. Knotless Weaving. Procedure for Handling Non-Conforming Catch Selvage Bobbins. Procedure for Straps and Springs on Catch Selvage Bobbins. Repair Warp Stop on Jacquard OPW Styles. Knotless Weaving for Sultex Jacquard. Warp Out Procedure – Barco Declarations No Filling Procedure – Barco Declarations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum education level of High School or GED. Basic written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to use SAP

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to Read and Write Good Organizational Skills Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions Ability to walk and patrol weaving machines constantly

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

Up to 8 weeks

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Reed hook Apron Sheath Weave machine Scissors Computer monitoring system

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

Safety Glasses PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION 1. Standing : Ability to stand while working 90 % of day Sitting : Ability to sit while performing daily tasks 10 % of day Moving : Ability to move throughout plant: 80 % of day Lifting: Ability tocreel packages 10 % of day Ascending/Descending: Ability to access top of weave machine by stepping up on bar 10 % of day Push/Pull/Reach: Must have full use of arms for extension to repair machine stops and creel filling packages 10% of day Bending: Ability to bend or stoop while performing job tasks 1 0% of day Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 100% of day 9. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Milliken and Company