Warp Support Associate - E

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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Kingsley Plant Warp Services Support Associate

 

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Production Manager or PI over Warp Services

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Milliken Kingsley Plant is a world class air-jet weaving operation in Thomson, Georgia.  We weave fabric for end products such as duct tape, medical tape, uniforms, military, home furnishings, and industrial products. 

The Warp Services Team supports the weaving department by hauling warps, tying warps, and hanging new patterns.   The team also works to repair or eliminate warp yarn quality issues.   The Warp Services Associate works closely with the team to ensure weave machine downtime is held to a minimum.  The Warp Services Support associate typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Haul warps to and from weaving department
• Lease warps
• Pull over warps
• Clean Out Machines
• Maintain equipment
• Expected to train as Warp Services Senior Operator, once Warp Support Associate skills are mastered.
• Anything else as instructed by management

 

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand and work for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to move around job for entire shift. 
• Able to tie knots and draw ends to IE target times. 
• Able to safely operate powered warp trucks and tuggers
• Able to rotate with shift schedule

 

SKILLS – REQUIRED  

• Ability to read and write and follow directions.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic math skills

 

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Airjet weave machine (all types)
2. Powered Warp Truck. Tugger, Overhead Hoist
3. 19mm box end wrenc