Magnolia - Technician - 2nd shift

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, LinkedIn and Twitter.

This position is located at the Milliken - Magnolia site in Blacksburg, SC. The Technician reports to the Engineering Services Engineer. This position is responsible for providing expedient service to the facility’s equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and quality performance involved with manufacturing and processing our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required equipment service
• Assist other engineering associates to perform work as required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order
• Inform appropriate management and maintenance/production associates of potential mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Assist other maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
• Demonstrate a high level of safety consciousness and fully participate in the Milliken Safety Process

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in the following:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment
• Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
• Able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds and be capable of using motorized equipment (fork trucks, tuggers, etc.)

Training in mechanical skills (bearings, pneumatics, chains, hydraulics, etc.) will be provided via hands-on and online study. Completion of the 160 hours of on-line study and mechanical skills development is a requirement to progress to the higher pay grades.

Prior mechanical experience on powered industrial equipment is a plus.

Pay Rate Range: $21.36 – $23.70

Shift – 2nd

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.