Pine Mountain- Module Technician

About the Company

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

• 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, and 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 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, 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.