Fabric Formation Operator - 2nd/3rd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for patrolling and operating all knitting machines utilizing quality & safety guidelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for patrolling knitting machines: front, behind and on above platform (on DNB).

· Responsible for repairing broken ends

· Responsible for keeping up with doff times and doffing knitting machines

· Responsible for all related paperwork as well as entering in appropriate information in computer system

· Responsible for keeping up with length of defects and cutting out, weighing and appropriately marking waste and reporting to lead person/supervisor.

· Responsible for checking machine speeds and runner lengths and roll lengths at the beginning of each shift.

· Responsible for warping out machines

· Responsible for flagging machine for mechanic when machine needs repair

· Responsible for general housekeeping around assigned knitting machines.

· Perform other duties and help out where needed as requested by knitting team leader or knitting supervisor/manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalent preferred

• Very important to have good written & verbal communication skills

• Very important to have low-level decision making skills

• Important to have good organizational skills and have ability to work well without close supervision

• Important to have good analysis/problem solving skills

• Very important to have basic mathematical ability

• Somewhat important to have basic computer skills.

CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIROMENT

**MEDICAL AND DENTAL - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE ONLY**

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• knitting machine/operator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person