Pine Mountain-Senior Machine Operator- Warper

Pine Mountain-Senior Machine Operator- Warper 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. THIS IS A ROTATING SHIFT OF DAYS AND NIGHTS RESPONSIBILITIESThe Warper is responsible for operating warping equipment to prepare yarn beams for weaving. This role ensures correct yarn tension, accurate threading, quality standards, and safe machine operation. The associate monitors the warping process, performs routine adjustments, and maintains documentation in alignment with Milliken production, quality, and safety expectations. Operate warping machines to wind multiple yarn ends onto beams according to production specifications. Set up machines, including creeling yarn packages, threading ends, tying knots, and verifying yarn paths. Monitor machine operation for correct tension, alignment, and uniformity throughout the warping process. Inspect yarn and beams for defects, breaks, contamination, or quality issues; correct issues promptly. Record production data, downtime, and quality checks accurately in plant systems. Perform adjustments to maintain quality (tension, speed, yarn alignment, tie?in accuracy).Replace empty yarn packages and ensure the creel remains stocked and organized. Communicate machine malfunctions or material issues to supervisors and maintenance. Follow all Milliken safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures when needed. Maintain a clean and organized work area, including removing waste yarn and cleaning creel areas. Assist with beam loading/unloading, transporting beams, and staging materials as required. Participate in continuous improvement, 5S activities, and training initiatives.