Pine Mountain - Extruding 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, LinkedIn and Twitter.

The position reports to the department manager/supervisor. Must be able to work a Mon-Fri, 12 hr a day, rotating shift including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

 

1. Vacuum Transfer of Resins
2. Operating Vacuum Tubes and Air Knives
3. Burn-off Oven Operation
4. Assembly of Spin Pack
5. Break Down Spin Packs
6. Finish Preparation
7. Crystallizer Operation
8. Resin Dryer Operation  
9. Resin Dryer Filter Maintenance
10. Blender/Mixer Operation
11. Extruder Operation
12. Screen Change Operation
13. Spin Pump Speed Control
14. Quench Tank Operation
15. Operate Vacuum Tubes & Air Knives
16. Roll Stand Operation
17. Oven Temperature and Fan Speed Control
18. Finish Applicator Operation
19. Winder Operation
20. Scrap Drum     
21. Spin Pack Installation/Removal
22. Lacing A Monofilament Line
23. Starting Monofilament on Spools & Doffing Spools
24. Monofilament Line Patrol
25. Control of Non-Conforming Monofilament
26. Bale Waste
27. Monofilament Waste Management
28. Monofilament Equipment Troubleshooting
29. Monofilament Production Equipment Repairs
30. Cut off Bobbins
31. Flush with HDPE
32. Extruder Equipment Preventive Maintenance
33. Bring Up Ends On Extruding Lines
34. Lap Removal
35. Use of hands-free cutting tool
36. Using Certified Resin Containers      
37. Follow Extruding Priority Work Matrix
38. Follow Standardized Work Sheets
39. Test Monofilament to Ensure Product Quality:
    1. Tensile Strength and Elongation.  Located in Lab Document Manual.
    2. Shrinkage.   Located in the Lab Document Manual.
    3. Denier.   Located in the Lab Document Manual.
    4. Certified Monofilament Process.  Located in the Lab Document Manual.
40. Maintain Good Housekeeping
41. Other Duties:
    1. Participate in team activities and duties.