Circular Knitting Technician – Medical Device Manufacturing

Thuasne USA; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Thuasne USA in Hamlet, NC is seeking a skilled Knitter Technician to maintain circular knitting machines and support production.

You will monitor machine performance, perform preventive maintenance, inspect knitted products for defects, and assist with yarn changes and size adjustments while ensuring safety and cleanliness on the shop floor. This role offers hands-on work, potential overtime, and growth within Thuasne's global manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience maintaining circular knitting machines.
• Knowledge of Lonati and Santoni circular knitting machines.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work with little to no direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Communicate machine performance issues to technicians and managers.
• Review LCD screens to assess production stops and identify issues.
• Perform weekly preventative maintenance on assigned knitting machines.
• Re-needle and sinker knitting machines as directed.
• Inspect knitted products for defects and ensure correct yarns per work orders.
• Keep work areas clean and assist with style/size changes when required.
• Doffing orders using IFT keying system and dispose of bad yarn.

Skills

Knitting machine operation

Lonati knitting machines

Santoni knitting machines

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Lonati knitting machines

Santoni knitting machines

Job description

Thuasne USA in Hamlet, NC is seeking a skilled Knitter Technician to maintain circular knitting machines and support production.

You will monitor machine performance, perform preventive maintenance, inspect knitted products for defects, and assist with yarn changes and size adjustments while ensuring safety and cleanliness on the shop floor. This role offers hands-on work, potential overtime, and growth within Thuasne's global manufacturing network.