Cushman Beamer Helper

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.

JOB TITLE: Beamer Front Support

REPORTS TO: Beaming/Slashing Production Manager

PURPOSE

To safely and efficiently assist beamer operator safely to set up, run and doff the beamer machine. To safely and efficiently transport loom beams to the warehouse, using hoists and PIVs. To safely and efficiently stage and prepare empty loom beams for the beamer machine.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hoist/ crane to stage and prepare empty loom beams.
• Operate a hoist/ crane to load full loom beams into racks.
• Operate a PIV to transport full loom beams and loom beam racks to the warehouse.
• To assist beamer operator with startup and doffing.
  
  

Skill Requirements

• Ability to work safely
• Ability to read and write and follow directions
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand and follow beamer front support standard work procedures
• Ability to use PIVs and hoist/ cranes to stage empty and full loom beams.
• Ability to pass beamer front support tests and become certified by consistently performing standard work as required.
• Good communication skills
  
  

Machines, Tools, Materials, And Equipment

Beamer Machine, Scissors, Hook Knives, Ladder, Yarn, Beams, Brown Wrapping Paper, Hoist, PIVs, gloves, steel toed shoes

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 6 Weeks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

• Standing:
  
  

Ability to stand while staging and transporting loom beams.

90% of day

• Moving
  
  

Move freely throughout the beamer department, including walking the machine fronts and walking in the creels

90% of day

• Pull
  
  

Ability to pull yarn through creels for a pullover

15% of day

• Lifting:
  
  

The ability to install and remove drive dogs.

10% of day

• Lifting
  
  

The ability to install and remove multiple 10-foot metal rods and lease sticks.

50% of day

• Reach:
  
  

Ability to reach yarn above head to pull yarn sheds. Ability guide beams into loom beam racks.

50% of day

• Bending:
  
  

Ability to pick up objects from the floor

25% of day

• Access
  
  

The ability to use ladders. The ability to ascend and descend catwalks.

25% of day

• Walking
  
  

Ability to walk through the plant to get to work station, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform audits.

10% of day

• Environment:
  
  

Ability to work around polyester, nylon and acetate

100% of day

• Environment:
  
  

Ability to work in an unconditioned indoor environment where temperature varies with the weather.

100% of day

• Environment:
  
  

Ability to follow defined break schedule

10% of day

• Environment:
  
  

Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts.

100% of day

• Schedule/Attendance:
  
  

Must be able to rotate with assigned shifts per work schedule. Must be able to regularly and predictably attend per scheduled hours.

100% of day

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

EEO/AA

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.