Laboratory Technician, Rapid Prototype Center

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, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Job Title: 

Laboratory Technician, Rapid Prototype Center 

                                                                    

Overview

Milliken’s operates in a wide variety of markets including uniform apparel, napery, interior fabrics, active wear apparel, reinforcing fabrics, military fabrics, and airbags. We provide a variety of innovative, custom-engineered materials solutions for each of these markets. We strive to be the leader in creating high value added, differentiated solutions to solve critical challenges within targeted market segments.

 

Rapid Prototype Center

The Milliken Rapid Prototype Center is a full-service manufacturing facility producing innovative fabrics on a prototype scale for current, newly identified, or prospective markets.

 

Job Summary

The Prototype Laboratory Technician will report to the Research Manager and will support all aspects of fabric formation and yarn production, including troubleshooting and maintenance. The Prototype Laboratory Technician will work in a team environment and will offer technical advice to development and research engineers. Highly motivated applicants will have the opportunity to cross-train in multiple technologies with the ability to expand into textile finishing. The position is for first shift/40 hours per week with a flexible work schedule Monday-Friday.

 

Key Responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician will include:

 

• Running prototype lab equipment including weaving, kni