Threading Operator Jobs in Hartsville, SC (NOW HIRING)

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Milliken's Highland Plant, located in Cheraw, SC has an immediate need to hire for a "Weft Insertion Operator", to run large industrial knitting machines, that make rolls of fabric used in the roofing industry.

At this time, the department is working 40 hours per week on average; we have one opening, on third shift (12am to 8am) We are customer order driven and hours/number of days per week can change. Shift changes for open positions after hire are made by seniority.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate for this position would start up and patrol an assigned set of Weft Insertion industrial sewing machines; observing the running machines for offquality,  keeping broken yarn ends drawn into the machine as necessary, while keeping the yarn filled in the creel and maintain records of any observed defects; assist the Weft Technicians, Threaders or Doffers as necessary. Keep your assigned machines functioning in production while maintaining quality specifications; we are willing to train someone that has held similar manufacturing jobs in previous positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Must follow all Plant Safety and Work Rules; Work safely, attend required safety training.
• Follow specific instructions from the dept. Lead/Manager and or Supervisor.
• Responsible for good housekeeping and safety.
• Frequently inspects all cloth and machines to prevent running of defects and off quality.
• Assist the threader or technician in removing and replacing guide bars and other machine components as requested.
• Watch the machines / quality for other operators, while they are on break.
• Inform the Weft Technician or Dept. Supervisor/Mgr. of yarn or machine related problems.
• Perform any other duties as directed by Supervisor/Mgr. or department Lead.

For more information about our company, please visit our website: https://careers.milliken.com

Please ensure that your resume reflects a detailed account of your skills as they relate to the requirements of this position.

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.