Circular Knitting

Grahamjobs; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Grahamjobs in Burlington, NC is seeking a Circular Knitting Operator to operate circular knitting machines and produce premium fabrics for the mattress industry. The role covers machine setup, monitoring quality, and routine maintenance to keep production moving.

Shifts available: 1st and 2nd. Pay is $15.00 per hour. You will verify creels, thread machines, inspect fabric for defects, and follow safety and housekeeping rules to support a high-quality production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk and kneel on concrete floors
• Able to lift 20 pound cones
• Able to read and write in English
• Must tolerate exposure to cotton and lint

Responsibilities

• Operate circular knitting machines to produce high-end fabrics for mattress industry
• Ensure yarn on creels, machines clean and threaded
• Diplay visual inspections of defects during production
• Fill out knitting tickets completely including any defects
• Adhere to break schedule and assist partner during breaks
• Maintain housekeeping to support efficient production
• Seek continuous improvements to stay a market leader
• Be a positive, motivated team member and enthusiastic about product quality

Skills

English reading/writing

Tools

Circular knitting machine

Job description

Job Title: Circular KnittingLocation: Burlington, NC

Shift: 1st & 2nd

Pay: $15.00

Circular KnittingOperator is responsible for operating circular knitting machines to produce high-end fabrics for the mattress industry. They ensure machines operate efficiently, maintain quality standards, and perform routine maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Ensure the proper yarn is on creels; assure the machine and creels are clean and threaded correctly.
• Continuously visually check machine and fabric for defects.
• Fill out knitting ticket properly and completely which includes defects on tickets.
• Adhere to break schedule and assure your break partner can handle the task effectively.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping essential to the efficient production of high quality knit fabrics.
• Seek continuous improvements allowing the client to continue to be a market leader.
• Be enthusiastic about creating exceptional products for our customers and be a positive, motivational team member.
• Maintain efficiency by optimizing machine settings and minimizing downtime.

Requirements:

• Physical ability to stand, walk and kneel on concrete floors, climb ladders, lift 20 pound cones, move fabric rolls with a doff dolly.
• Reach above head to stock creels, bend/stoop, pull materials and sufficient dexterity to thread machines and tie knots.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to cotton and lint.
• Ability to read and write in English
• Adhere to all safety, quality and production policies and procedures.

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