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Cushman SES Slasher Operator

Milliken & Company

United States, South Carolina, Williamston

409 Gossett Drive (Show on map)

Mar 06, 2026

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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, Instagramand LinkedIn.

JOB TITLE: Single End Slasher "SES" Operator

REPORTS TO: Beaming/Slashing Production Manager

PURPOSE:

To safely and efficiently operate a single end slasher and create first quality loom beams through following set specification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate a single end slasher machine within production standards.
Inspect yarn shed and creels, meeting set specification requirements.
Make corrections and adjustments to quality and production issues
Wrap and label completed beams

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 single end slasher operator standard work procedures
Ability to identify and classify defects by combination of visually inspection and measurement with tools.
Ability to pass single end slasher operator tests and become certified by consistently performing standard work as required.
Ability to use and read tools to measure specifications
Ability to compute large numbers with a calculator
Visual ability to see well enough to lay combs.
Basic computing skills including opening files, closing files, manipulating windows, and all basic computer functions.
Good communication skills

MACHINES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Single End Slasher Machine, size (soap,) calculator, tension device, scissors, hook knives, measuring tape, Pen, Marker, Tape, Ladder, Yarn, Combs, Beams, Brown Wrapping Paper, gloves, steel toed shoes.

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 16 Weeks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Standing:	Ability to stand while running and inspecting slasher and creels.	90% of day
Moving	Move freely throughout the slasher department, including walking the machine fronts and walking in the creels	90% of day
Lifting:	The ability to install and remove drive dogs.	10% of day
Pull	Ability to pull yarn through creels for a pullover	20% 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.	90% 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
Visual Acuity:	Ability to see tiny defects in yarn. Perform thorough visual inspection of yarn and yarn shed. Identify large and small defects and correct or document. Read and understand written and computer screens, instructions and specifications.	90% 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
11) 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contactTalentAcquisition@milliken.com.