2nd Shift Threader: Precision Knitting Technician

Apex Mills Corporation; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Apex Mills Corporation is seeking a Threader for the SECOND shift at our Graham, NC mill. You will read spec sheets and thread charts to correctly thread yarn into knitting machines, tape out warps, and assist knitters in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, steady hands, and mathematical skills, with responsibilities including production ticketing and quality problem recognition.

Qualifications

• Read and understand spec sheets and thread charts to thread yarn correctly.
• Slew, tape out warps, and set up bars on knitting machines.
• Demonstrate accuracy and steady hand during production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand spec sheets and thread charts.
• Tape out warps on the beam and machine sley points.
• Thread and install bars back into the knitting machine.
• Remove knitting bars, clean and grease bearings, identify worn parts.
• Sley yarn.
• Assist knitters when needed.
• Accurately fill out production tickets and information.
• Recognize quality problems to minimize machine downtime.
• Maintain housekeeping throughout the knitting room.

Skills

Reading spec sheets

Reading thread charts

Mathematical skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team assistance

Job description

Apex Mills Corporation is seeking a Threader for the SECOND shift at our Graham, NC mill. You will read spec sheets and thread charts to correctly thread yarn into knitting machines, tape out warps, and assist knitters in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, steady hands, and mathematical skills, with responsibilities including production ticketing and quality problem recognition.