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.
General Description of the skill: This job consists of inspecting yarn, handling yarn packages up to 20lbs, ensuring correct thread up of machine, fixing yarn break outs, and labeling
The Verdol/Volkmann/ICBT operator is responsible for the items below:
Obtain daily work assignment upon arrival
Load necessary yarn onto pintrucks
Obtain correct color plastic tubes
Transport yarn to assigned machines
Doff Verdol twisters
Doff Volkmann twisters
Doff ICBT twisters
Creel cable twisters
Repair yarn breaks on Verdol twisters
Repair yarn breaks on Volkmann twisters
Repair yarn breaks on ICBT twisters
Backwinding singles/reworks packages
Lot change work on ICBT twisters
Lot change work on Verdol twisters
Lot change work on Volkmann twisters
Weighing up doffed yarn
Perform Job Risk Assessment
Prepare doff sheets
Perform patrol cycles
Complete operator effectiveness audit
Perform assignment leader duties
Perform other job duties as requested by your immediate manager. Operator must fill out JSA when necessary
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.