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JOB TITLE: Loom Technician

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Technician

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

PURPOSE: Set machine to proper machine specs in order to make first quality goods.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Knowledge of all general plant safety rules & absolutes.
2) Operate equipment in a safe manner.
3) Meet production goals set-out by department manager.
4) Follow proper policies and procedures and job specifications set out by department and location.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Knowledge of technician policies and procedures
- Completing Daily Team Maintenance (DTM) activities
- Auditing safety items in the department
- Maintain an assigned set of weave machines
- Set machine to proper machine specs and ensure machines run according to style specification
- Diagnoses problems with assigned set of weave machines
- Correct mechanical issues on assigned set of weave machines
- Relief weave for Weavers breaks

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to read, write, and follow directions
- Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
- Basic Math (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Attention to Detail-Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.
- Adaptability-Adapts to change in the work environment
- Ability to identify and classify chronic machine problems

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

- Waterjet weaving machine
- Wrenches
- Screw Driver
- Pliers
- Vice grips
- Tape Measure
- Hammer
- Punch
- Take Up
- Machine Parts
- Lockout equipment (lock, flag, tag)
- Computer
- Air hose
- Paper, tape, pencil
- Bottles, glue, (locktight), shop towels,
- Oil, Soap
- SDS
- Safety Glasses and Goggles
- Reed hook
- Scissors
- Performance Charts
- Ear plugs and ear muffs
- Steel-Toe Safety Shoes
- Pouch

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME:

8 Weeks for Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

- Standing: Approx. 11 hours a day spent standing while adjusting and watching performance of approximately 142 weave machines.
- Sitting: Break time (75 mins/day) and 20 mins/day completing reports
- Moving: Approx. 2 hours/day retrieving supplies from the supply room and going to offices, meetings, and from machine to machine.
- Climbing: To replace harness cables and check machine performance approx. 15 min/day.
- Reach: To retrieve supplies from storage bins and to mount parts onto machines. Repairing warp breaks. Reach distance is approximately 3 feet.
- Lifting: Must be able to lift machine parts and materials (1-40 lbs) daily.
- Pushing Pulling: Must be able to push toolbox throughout the plant.
- Visual Acuity: Must be able to see defects in fabric. Numbers on weave machines, gauges and feeler gauge.
- Bending/Stooping: 50% of work on the weaving machine (checking boards, replacing parts, warp quality) requires the individual to bend and stoop.
- Other: Must comply with the Company rules, including but not limited to Safety, Attendance, and other job specifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud.

Milliken & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability..