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 at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Hatch•Knit Development Technician

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Technician

POSITION REPORTS TO

Technologist

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

Regular and predictable attendance 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. This may require experimentation and multiple set up attempts to achieve desired fabric properties and stable machine performance.

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 FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION 1.

Standing:

Ability to stand while working >95% of day

Sitting:

Ability to sit down 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 9.

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. 1st

Shift:

8 AM•4 PM or 8 AM•6 PM 2nd 

Shift:

4 PM•12 AM (Midnight) 3rd 

Shift:

12 AM (Midnight)•8 AM or 10 PM•8 AM 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. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.