D Shift - Knitter

Position Summary: The Knitter will produce first quality fabric, with minimum waste, by paying special attention to machines, the fabric, and the yarn in an efficient and safe manner.

 Position Responsibilities:

• Keep eight (8) knitting machine assignments 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.
• Knitters are responsible for fixing end out, changing bad needles, and helping to 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.

Role Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

• 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 This Position: N/A

Physical demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. and push/pull up to 79.55 foot lbs. with the use of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Audio Testing: Required
• PPE: Hearing protection required at all times on knit floor; safety glasses required while using compressed air
• Driver’s License Required: No