Pine Mountain- Module 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 at Milliken.com and on Facebook Instagram and LinkedIn .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards (OSHA, PPE, LOTO)
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Jacquard heads to ensure optimal loom performance
• Identify and repair hook marks
• Replace worn, damaged, or broken cords, heddles, and springs as required
• Accurately complete Barco declarations in accordance with plant and quality requirements
• Document work performed and communicate machine/job status during shift handoffs
• Participate in maintenance and operations meetings as assigned
• Inspect fabric during and after production for quality defects
• Record inspection results, maintenance actions, and findings on appropriate documentation and systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing or textile experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read production instructions, gauges, quality specifications, and safety documents.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift.
• Must be able to work on elevated gantries (over 20 feet above ground).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Standing or walking for 12 hours or more per shift.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing or seated) during equipment operation.
• Ability to move/traverse the production floor, including accessing creel areas, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift and carry materials such as maintenance supplies, cords, modules, ceil cards ribbon cables & other tools), typically up to 50 lbs.
• Stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and occasional ladder/platform climbing.
• Ability to operate machine controls, touchscreens, tools, and adjustments requiring fine motor skills.
• Ability to sustain repetitive motions during extended production runs.
• Ability to visually inspect products, monitor displays, and identify non‑conforming conditions.
• Ability to tolerate heat, temperature variations, and abnormal environmental conditions typical of manufacturing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed primarily on the elevated gantries. Some tasks will be near moving machinery and ongoing process lines.
• Noise levels vary; hearing protection may be required.
• Exposure to fibers, lint, dust, and particulates typical of textile operations.
• Ability to work in fluctuating seasonal temperatures.
• Work may involve tight/confined areas, ladder use, and navigating around machinery.
• Required use of PPE: safety glasses, safety shoes, double hearing protection, gloves, hearing protection, and other items per task area.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

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.

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