Weave Technician- 2nd shift: Limestone
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
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 and LinkedIn.
Primary Duties: Perform scheduled maintenance on filling motions, cam boxes, sub nozzles, air valves, let-offs, and take-ups. Rebuild temples, sub-nozzles, air valves, etc.
Tools Required: Tsudakoma Air Jet Weaving Machines, complete set of hand tools, necessary gauges and specialty tools, Company issued lock out/tag out, Power On caution tag, goggles/safety glasses, dust mask, steel toe shoes, utility knife, cut resistant glove, scissors, reed hook, cloth markers, OSHA approved air nozzle for compressed air, ear plugs, tugger with trailer, and brooms.
Materials Used: Slashed and unslashed warps, filling yarn packages, machine parts, and lubricants.
Supervision Exercised: None; receives instructions from Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
Job Procedures:
- Follow all established Plant Safety rules.
- Write current shift number on cloth while inspecting fabric for defects at the start of the shift.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on filling motions, cam boxes, sub nozzles, air valves, let-offs, and take-ups.
- Perform 6000-hour maintenance.
- Work on chronic looms as assigned by management.
- Advise management of parts that need to be ordered to make repairs.
- Repair and clean out damaged/dirty cam boxes.
- Rebuild brake clutches, filling motions, and other parts as needed.
- Work on special projects as requested by management.
- Advise management of potential problems affecting the overall performance of the Weave Room-parts needed, problem machines, warp issues, quality, etc.
- Assist other Technicians, when needed, on breakdowns and style changes.
- Perform all other duties as directed by management.
Minimum Job Requirements: Must be able to read and write. Must have basic math and computer skills. Must be cleared by Occupational Nurse for vision and color vision.
Competency testing may be required.
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.
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.