Mechanical Technician

Development Technician

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Must perform certain preventive maintenance responsibilities as well as daily repair work on knitting machines and doffs. Technicians are to perform daily technical machine checks. Must inspect fabric, looking at doff head and rolling out on doff table as required by specific styles.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on assigned knit machines in compliance with the PM schedule
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of machines in production as needed
• Perform style changes as assigned by Planning Department
• Perform machine oiling as required
• Perform maintenance as required, such as reneedle, flush, and various machine repairs
• Change the mechanical setting of a Knitting machine to produce fabric as needed for specific customer orders
• Develop machine specifications to deliver desired products based on development guidelines and input from internal and external sources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience on circular knit machines or equivalent
• Certified knitter preferred
• Knit Machine set up and troubleshooting knowledge
• Thorough understanding of knitting process and how machine adjustments interact to affect fabric properties

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knit Machine Mechanical Fixing Knowledge/ Experience

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Must be able to read and understand knit specification sheets
• 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 in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
• Able to lift and move objects of up to 50 pounds

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 3 months

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Tension meters, allen wrench

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED: Ear plugs, Safety glasses, Steel toes shoes, Safety gloves

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing: Ability to stand while working > 95% of day
• Sitting: Ability to sit down < 5% of day
• Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: > 95% of day
• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 25% of day
• Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb ladders, climb on knit machine step boards (approx. 11"-14") 35% of day
• Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, Boxes (approx. 50-150 lbs) 15% of day
• Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day
• Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 100% of day
• Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION: This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud.

SHIFT/WORK HOURS: Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands.