Knitter

Responsibilities:

• Keep twelve (12) Knitting machines assignment running efficiently to produce maximum production.
• Stop machines, mark, and cut fabric to check for defects (inside and outside) at shift change and during the shift if machine is known to be making defects.
• Check each machine throughout the shift for defects. Report machines making defects to the Knitting Mechanic and/or Supervisor so they can be repaired.
• Keep machines fully creeled with yarn with assistance from Creeler as assigned by Supervisor.
• Clean machines and creel boxes inside and outside and dust with compressed air the creeled yarn.
• Doff rolls of fabric, fill out and place production ticket with each roll, and send to the Inspection department.
• Ensure that knitting production ticket is marked by the Knitting Mechanic for any roll where the Knitting machine was repaired by a Knitting Mechanic while the roll was produced.
• Keep knitting area clean; remove empty cones and breakdown yarn boxes.
• Knitters are responsible for fixing end out, changing bad needles, and help change yarn at style change.
• Follow all safety procedures/policies and advise management of any unsafe conditions.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and verify yarns printed on knitting tickets.
• Must be able to visually identify knitting defects in the fabric.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Commitment to company values.

Reporting to: N/A

Physical demands and Work Environment:

• Walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; balancing; stooping; talking or hearing. Occasionally lift up to 65 lbs and push/pull up to 79.55 ft lbs using equipment. Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjust.
• Work environment: exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

PPE: Hearing protection required at all times; safety glasses required while using compressed air

Driver’s License

Required:

No

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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