Milliken & Company · 1 day ago
Technician
Thomson, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMilliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader focused on materials science. The Weave Flag Technician repairs air jet weave machinery, diagnoses faults, and performs preventive maintenance to ensure machine quality and performance.
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Responsibilities
Respond to machine quality and performance flags identified by weavers and/or plant supervision
Troubleshoot weave machine issues
Identify and get fabric and machine defects corrected
Perform preventive maintenance
Obtain/complete maintenance work orders
Perform all other duties deemed necessary as required
Qualification
Required
Able to successfully progress through Kingsley technician classroom and OJT training as expected
Able to correctly identify defects and machine issues, document, and make sure issues are addressed
Should be self-directed to the point of working with little to no supervision
Proficient in current senior operator position
Must be proficient in relief weaving prior to starting classroom tech training
Ability to read and write and follow directions
Basic Math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
Good communication skills
Strong discipline
Good organization skills
Ability to stand while working 90% of day
Ability to sit down 5% of day
Must be able to move around a 316,000 sq. ft. weaving facility with concrete floors to get to supplies, equipment, and to perform elements of job. 80% of day
Must be able to reach anywhere from 8” to 24" into a filling case to grasp filling packages weighing between 8 and 25 pounds and place package on creel stand. Lifting press rollers 100 lb (with assistance). Lifting 30 lb take up motors & 40 lb let off motors as needed for repairs. 60% of day
Must be able to step up and down off weaving platform which are 10" and 5" off the ground to inspect machines and start them. 40% of day
Reach 12” up to 48" to grasp a warp yarn end. Guide reed hook through heddle and reed, then pull warp yarn end through. 10% of day
Must be able to bend and stoop to effect repairs to weaving machines. Must be able to stoop at Staubli head panel to repair. Must be able to go on hands and knees to change out cables and valves. 30% of day
Ability to walk through out the plant on concrete surface. 70% of day
Ability to tie knots and draw ends in fine denier yarns to target times. 30% of day
Ability to identify both warp and filling defects in fabric on the machine and in swatches. To see fine denier yarn to draw ends correctly through correct heddles and drop wires. To read and understand draw graphs, computer screen or any written instructions. 40% of day
Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements. Must be able to hear power equipment operating in work area. Ability to work in high noise production environment and wear approved ear protection, safety glasses, and steel toes. This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This role regularly works around moving mechanical parts and material handling equipment. 100% of day
Ability to follow defined break schedule. Regular and predictable attendance on assigned rotating shift schedule. 100% of day
Must have ability to prioritize job functions in order to maximize production
Must have ability to understand mechanical systems and troubleshoot issues to successfully repair
Must comply with company rules, including but not limited to, safety, attendance, and other job specifications
Company
Milliken & Company
Milliken & Company is a company that has been in business since 1865
Founded in 1865
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5M2016-07-28Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Halsey M. Cook Jr
President and CEO
Bethany Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP
Recent News
2026-01-07
2025-12-12
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