Shawmut Infinite

Description:

Operate an assigned set of knitting machines effectively and efficiently. Patrol machines, monitoring production, inspecting fabric, repairing defects, flagging mechanical issues, completing required paperwork.

• Check rack clocks to ensure they are set correctly
• Patrol and inspect cloth for pinholes, dragging ends, streaks, dirt, oil etc
• Repair all operational defects
• Ensure warps are tight
• Keep yarn straight in sley points and avoid running ends over sley point wire
• Keep selvages in selvage spreaders, where appropriate
• Record all defects and stops on production paperwork

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or
• 3 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent to both
• Read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating procedures and instructions
• Ability to remain in a standing stationary position occasionally, moving around the work area constantly
• Using hands/fingers to operate equipment and inspect fabric frequently
• Ability to transport work-related files and materials weighing up to 5 pounds across the work area