Knit Machine Operator
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
POSITION TITLE / LOCATION
Hatch - Knit Machine Operator
JOB CLASSIFICATIONOperator
POSITIONREPORTS TO:
Sr. Production Manager
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Hatch Knit Machine Operator is responsible for all aspects of operating knit machines. Tasks include cleaning, creeling, doffing, quality inspections, and minor machine repairs in order to start a machine.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Regular and predictable attendance
- Assist in troubleshooting and repair of machines in production as needed
- Run efficiently on desired sets
- Run quality material within given specs provided
- Ability to work and communicate with other associates, techs, and maintenance
- Creel machine
- Doff machine when desired length is met
None specified.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- High School Diploma or GED
- Work well with team members
- Previous Experience Knitting or Weaving
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
- Must be able to read and understand knit specification sheets.
- Able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
- Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment
- Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
- Able to lift and move objects of up to 50 pounds
- 3 months
- Scissors
- Knit machine
- Pallet‑jack
- Ear plugs
- Safety Glasses and Safety Goggles
- Steel toed shoes required while on shift/in plant
- Gloves
Ability to stand while working > 95% of day
Ability to sit down < 5% of day
Ability to move throughout plant > 95% of day
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. < 25% of day
Ability to walk upstairs, climb ladders, and climb on knit machine step boards (approx. 11"–14") 25% of day
Ability to push/pull fabric rolls and boxes (approx. 50–150 lbs.) 15% of day
Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day
Adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens and identifying defects in fabric 100% of day
Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information 100% of day
This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety‑sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud.
SHIFT/WORK HOURSShift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands.
3rd Shift: 10 PM - 8 AM
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.
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