Pine Mountain Set Technician

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POSITION TITLE

Set Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Set Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting weaving operations by performing a range of mechanical maintenance and repair tasks. This role plays a critical part in ensuring loom efficiency, fabric quality, and operational uptime. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform monthly rapier maintenance and general loom upkeep
• Repair and replace flags and investigate causes of damaged reeds
• Complete Barco declarations and document maintenance activity
• Approve warp-out start-up and communicate shift status updates
• Conduct daily oiling and visual equipment inspections
• Support repair of loom breakdowns and assist in weaving tasks
• Perform scheduled mechanical loom maintenance
• Execute procedures for clock pick variance and tension sensor installation
• Install and maintain components such as metal spreader bars and plastic bar temples
• Cut and install new plastic threaded rods as needed
• Book and document all maintenance activities in the system
• Attend and participate in maintenance meetings
• Complete quality control checklists for fabric issues including creases, selvage, tight picks, and kinky filling
• Serve as a first responder for immediate loom or equipment issues

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following :

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.