DMS QC Technician 1st Shift

Milliken · LaGrange, GA

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Level: Technician
Team: Quality
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Milliken (industrial) in LaGrange, GA.

Tools it names: SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 528 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 17 other live quality postings in Georgia.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 39%
Team leadership 33%
GD&T 22%
FDA / GMP 22%

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Responsibilities

◆Team / Safety shift leader
◆Monitor machine and product performance, stopping either if necessary
◆Shift quality inspections, including crossed end audits
◆Perform machine setups
◆Perform machine, yarn, material COAs
◆Doff rolls
◆Change backing
◆Change tufting needles, knives, and loopers
◆Monitor re-mend
◆SAP transactions

Highly preferred to have basic experience with infinity machine, SDN products and SAP.

Requirements

Must be in good standing on Safety Engagement, Attendance and Performance

Must have Level 4 Operator Experience

Go up and down steps from the second level

Lift yarn package – max. 20 lbs.

Must be able to use a calculator

Must be able to use a computer

Must be able to communicate well with others, and in a respectful manner

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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 and LinkedIn .

The Duncan M. Stewart QC Technician’s primary responsibility is to monitor and control quality issues that could make it to our customers. They are expected to participate in any improvement activities that are necessary to achieve a world class working environment. Total involvement in our program will enable Duncan M. Stewart to produce the best quality product in a safe and efficient manner.

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