Head Technician II

Position Summary: The Head Technician will work with the Knitting Manager and Knitting Technical Manager in developing and conducting training for all knitting personnel for continuous improvement. The Head Technician will troubleshoot machine problems with shift mechanics and supervisors and oversee major machine breakdowns. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists the Knits Technical Manager in developing training procedures for the Knitting Mechanics.
• Assists in the training and development of Knitting Mechanics.
• Assists the Knitting Mechanics and Supervisors in troubleshooting various machine problems.
• Responsible for one-point training for all mechanics and all knitters on a weekly basis.
• Make recommendations/suggestions on ideas to improve production and first quality output.
• Actively participates in major overhauls and machine rebuilds and trains Knitting Mechanics to the knit training procedures.
• Works with Manager using the BMS monitoring system to improve efficiency and downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies; advise management of any unsafe conditions.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Other duties as requested by the Manager.

Role Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

• Associate must possess strong technical knowledge of the operation of double knit knitting machines, Mayer and Monarch.
• Associate must display good communication with production floor personnel and the management team.
• Associate must keep the Knitting Manager informed of any issues concerning production and quality.
• Related experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Commitment to company values.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Reporting to This Position:  Position has no direct reports; indirectly-Supervisors and Mechanics.

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 65 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: Yes
• PPE: Hearing protection required at all times on knit floor; safety glasses required while using compressed air
• Driver’s License Required: No