Milliken & Company

Limestone - Control Equipment Technician 3rd Shift

Posted on: 23 Feb 2022

Gaffney, SC

Job Description

Primary Duties: 

Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on all plant/facility equipment.  Perform mechanical maintenance on plant HVAC equipment.  Troubleshoot and diagnose machine or equipment electrical issues and repair as needed.  Run conduit and wire equipment.

Job Procedures:

Follow all established plant and job specific safety rules.
Must be certified in Powered Industrial Trucks training.  Must drive company truck for company errands when needed.
Responsible for general electrical and mechanical maintenance including but not limited to, facility electrical and production equipment and fire protections systems.
Responsible for operating various shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, welders, cutting torch, pipe threader, and various saws.
Functional knowledge of electrical maintenance and troubleshooting required, as well as safe work practices.
Experience in A/C and D/C controls and motors required.
Make adjustments to controls, supply grills, ducts, valves, and other equipment to maintain specified temperature and relative humidity requirements.
Maintain, change and/or clean filter media in the filter houses and air washes.
Check functional operation of all assigned equipment at assigned intervals.
Check and maintained water treatment chemicals (if assigned).
Change or adjust fan belts as needed to maintain proper operation of fan units.
Clean air conditioning and cooling equipment.
Maintain, change, and/or repair pumps and motors as needed.
Maintain housekeeping and organization of materials in the assigned work area.
Advise management of any items that need to be ordered to maintain or repair plant equipment.
Work on special projects and perform all other duties as directed by management.

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Must have previous electrical maintenance experience, preferably textile related, including greige manufacturing.  Must be able to read and write and have good communication skills.  Basic math and computer skills are required.  The job requires frequent climbing of steps/ladders, pushing, pulling, bending, and kneeling.  Must be able to read control diagrams.  Competency testing may be required.  Must be cleared by Occupational Nurse for vision and color vision.

Follow all Safety Rules, and comply with the Job Safety & Health Analysis (JSHA).  All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be used as required.  Any accident or near miss must be reported immediately.

The above are primary duties of the job and are not a detailed job description. Other duties may be needed to complete the job.

Normal hours are Monday - Friday, this is a straight first/second/third shift position.  Schedule may vary based on plant opportunities.  Weekend work may be required.

 

Milliken & Company

Spartanburg, SC

The Courage to Think Big

At Milliken, we believe in the power of ideas to impact the world. And we know that the best ideas are born by empowering the brightest people. As a global company, our expertise in research, design, and manufacturing spans multiple markets including floor covering, performance and protective textiles, specialty chemicals, healthcare, and operational excellence consulting for industrial manufacturers.

Since our founding in 1865, our commitment to ethics has guided our work. As a values-based business, we strive to deliver innovations without compromising our commitment to environmental stewardship, the health and safety of our associates, or the future of our communities.

Our Solutions

At Milliken, we solve problems and bring ideas to life through insight and innovation. With expertise in research, design, and manufacturing, we deliver a diverse range of solutions that positively impact the world in which we live.

Our Values 

We know that achieving our bold vision means having the courage to think big, so we empower our associates to aim high—developing their ideas, always guided by long-held values and a clear vision for building a better world. We strive to do the right thing in every decision we make—a difference you can see in both what we do and in the way we do it. Here at Milliken, collaboration and courage are the keys to creating innovations that improve lives and guide our work to create a safer, more sustainable, and healthier future.