Warp Support Associate - E

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION Kingsley Plant Warp Services Support Associate   POSITION REPORTS TO: Production Manager or PI over Warp Services   POSITION OVERVIEW The Milliken Kingsley Plant is a world class air-jet weaving operation in Thomson, Georgia.  We weave fabric for end products such as duct tape, medical tape, uniforms, military, home furnishings, and industrial products.  The Warp Services Team supports the weaving department by hauling warps, tying warps, and hanging new patterns.   The team also works to repair or eliminate warp yarn quality issues.   The Warp Services Associate works closely with the team to ensure weave machine downtime is held to a minimum.  The Warp Services Support associate typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift.  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Haul warps to and from weaving department Lease warps Pull over warps Clean Out Machines Maintain equipment Expected to train as Warp Services Senior Operator, once Warp Support Associate skills are mastered. Anything else as instructed by management   JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Able to stand and work for up to 8 hours Must be able to move around job for entire shift.  Able to tie knots and draw ends to IE target times.  Able to safely operate powered warp trucks and tuggers Able to rotate with shift schedule   SKILLS – REQUIRED   Ability to read and write and follow directions. Good communication skills. Basic math skills   MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Airjet weave machine (all types) Powered Warp Truck. Tugger, Overhead Hoist 19mm box end wrench, 5/16 allen wrench, yarn comb, tie end machine, lease rods, clamps, frame Reed hook, leno hook, scissors, pouch, flashlight Draw graph, tickets, forms, hot knife, heat and cut resistant glove Yarn, both dyed and greige fabric, Warps, and beams PC Computer/BARCO/printer Steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, LOTO equipment/goggles   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION Standing:  Must have the ability to stand up to 8 hours/ day replacing beams and patterns on the weaving machine.  90% of day  Sitting:  Ability to sit down for hour long communications meeting. 5% of day  Moving: Must be able to move around a 316,000 sq. ft. weaving facility with concrete floors to get to supplies, equipment, and to perform elements of job. 90% of day  Climbing: Must be able to mount tuggers and warp trucks to transport warps and patterns. Require a step up of ten inches to the tugger bed.  Ability to step up and down off warp trucks and weaving platforms which are 10" and 5" off the ground.  40% of day  Lifting:  Must be able to lift supplies which may weigh up to 36 lbs.    20% of day Reaching: Must be able to reach 48" to grasp ends which require smashing and to draw them through the heddles drop wires and reed.         Up to 20%  of day Pushing / Pulling: Must have the ability to push against warp beams to move them onto and off transports which weigh up to 2100 pounds.  10% of day Visual Acuity:     Ability to read and understand tickets, lot cards, computer screen or any written instructions.  Ability to detect mixed yam Ability to identify what is running, and properly match tickets.  Ability to spot defects in yarn, draw ends correctly, read draw graphs.   40% of day Bending / Stooping: Must be able to bend and stoop to use pull over devices and to remove waste from replaced beam.              10% of day Work Environment: Ability to work in cotton dust environment.  Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements.  Must be able to hear power equipment operating in work area.  Ability to work in high noise production environment, wear approved ear protection and Steel toe safety shoes.  This job operates in a manufacturing facility.   This role regularly works around moving mechanical parts and material handling equipment.  100% of day Work Environment: Ability to follow defined break schedule. Regular and predictable attendance on assigned rotating shift schedule.  100% of day Powered Vehicle and Equipment Operator:  Must have the ability to safely drive a powered vehicle and operate hoist equipment moving heaving beams. 90% of day Other:  Must have ability to prioritize job functions to maximize production.  Must comply with company rules, including but not limited to, safety, attendance, and other job specifications.  100% of day