Knitting Technician

The ideal candidate will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair large-diameter machinery. Key responsibilities include:

• Assembly and Disassembly:

  • Perform assembly and disassembly of large-diameter machinery efficiently and accurately.

• Preventive Maintenance:

  • Conduct full preventive maintenance duties to ensure machinery operates at optimal performance.

• Needle and Actuator Maintenance:

  • Change needles and jack actuators as required to maintain equipment functionality.

• Fabric Handling:

  • Load and unload fabrics accurately to maintain production flow.

• System Repairs:

  • Perform oil and air system control repairs to ensure operational consistency.

• Style and Cam Adjustments:

  • Execute style and cam changes to meet production specifications.

• Feeder and Carrier Adjustments:

  • Adjust feeders and carriers for precise and seamless operation.

• Troubleshooting:

  • Identify and fix issues such as:
    • Drops, holes, and missed selections.
    • Broken needles and butts.
    • Issues with inlay knitting, fabric load-up, and fabric fall.

Physical Demands Summary

This position requires the ability to meet the following physical demands:

• Standing:

  • Stand for sustained periods during machine operation and maintenance.

• Walking:

  • Move about on foot to accomplish tasks, including traveling long distances or moving between workstations.

• Repetitive Motion:

  • Perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.

• Medium Workload:

  • Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds.
  • Consistently apply up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.