Machine Operator

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The Milliken Highland Plant, located in Cheraw, SC, has an immediate opening for a "Slitter Machine Operator" to process rolls of fabric through a slitter machine and prepare them for shipment to our customers.  

 

Job Summary: This position is responsible for operating slitting equipment used to inspect, slit, and prepare greige fabric according to customer specifications and manufacturing requirements. The selected candidate for this job will ensure the fabric quality standards are maintained while meeting production schedules, safety requirements, and operational efficiency goals. The Slitter Operator works closely with the Greige Inspection team to identify fabric defects, verify specifications, and accurately document production results. This is a second shift position with work hours of 4pm to 12am. 

 

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

 

Job Requirements:
•    Must work in a safe manner, follow all safe work rules, and attend required safety training.

•    Operate slitting and inspection equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.

•    Review production work orders and customer specifications prior to processing fabric. Verify that   piece number of the roll being slit is correct and marked off on work order.

•    Prepare the fabric for slitting. Verify fabric width, roll length, and other product specifications.

•    Pull roll on let off and thread over roller.

•    Seam roll to preceding roll with sewing machine.

•    Visually inspect the fabric for defects, inconsistencies, and quality concerns during the slitting process and inform the supervisor immediately if any are found.

•     Monitor machine performance and make routine adjustments to ensure product quality and production efficiency.

•    Label, package, and prepare finished rolls for transfer to the shipping area.

•    Remove defectiv