Class 1 Knitter Single Needle Bar / 3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Growth opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Apex Mills Corporation in Graham, NC is seeking a Class 1 Knitter SNB for third shift to join our mill. You will repair fabric defects on single-needle bar machines, cut collars, and ensure accurate production documentation. The role requires standing for long hours and careful handling of yarn.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive starting hourly rate based on experience and qualifications. Join a long-standing American textile manufacturer focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Fix defects on Single Needle Bar knitting machines.
• Cut collars/ringers off beams.
• Handle yarn delicately.
• Willingness to work third shift and maintain punctuality.
• Able to pass pre-employment substance screening and background check.
• Stand/walk for 8 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Fix defects on bars for Single Needle Bar knitting machines.
• Cut collars/ringers off beams.
• Account for knitting hook/tools and monitor fabric for foreign objects.
• Fill out production cards and tickets accurately.
• Monitor machines for low warps and off-size beams.
• Recognize quality issues to minimize downtime.
• Prepare finished roll for doffing and start up knitting machine.
• Patrol knitting machine and assist housekeeping in the knitting room.

Skills

Defect repair

Cut collars

Handle yarn

Third shift

Screening

Stamina

Job description

Class 1 Knitter SNB - Apex-Aridyne - Keeping Textile Jobs in America since 1943

Apex-Aridyne / Apex Mills, a U.S. based textile manufacturer, creates customized warp knit fabric solutions. Our far-reaching expertise has been achieved by supplying Mesh, Netting, Tricot Knit, and Spacer fabrics to an ever-expanding array of consumer, industrial, and government-related industries for over seventy years.

We are seeking a Class 1 Knitter for THIRD shift to join us in our Mill in Graham.

Knitters are responsible for repairing holes in the fabric on a single-needle bar machine, accurately filling out production cards and tickets with correct information regarding the rolls of fabric. The employee must monitor the machines, making sure low warps do not run out into the machine.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to fix defects on all bars concerning Single Needle Bar knitting machines.
• Able to correctly cut collars/ringers off beams.
• Able to handle yarn delicately.
• Willingness and ability to work third shift. Punctuality and good attendance are required.
• Able to pass pre-employment substance screening and background check.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours a day.

YOUR ROLE:

• Fix defects on all bars concerning Single Needle Bar knitting machines.
• Cut collars/ringers off beams.
• Account for your knitting hook/tools and monitor fabric for foreign objects after each repair to fabric.
• Accurately fill out production cards and tickets with the correct information.
• Monitor machines for low warps and off-size beams.
• Recognize quality problems to minimize machine downtime.
• Prepare finished roll for doffing.
• Start up knitting machine after doffing.
• Patrol knitting machine.
• Assist in maintaining housekeeping throughout the knitting room.

If you are energetic, ambitious, and detail-oriented, we want to make you part of our team. We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and 401(k)
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Competitive hourly rate starting at $14/hr. based on experience and qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand and reach with their arms/fingers to work with yarn. The employee must be steady enough on their feet to climb a ladder. The employee must have excellent vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment exceeds OSHA’s’ Action Level, therefore, earplugs are required. The temperature is thermostat regulated.

Apex Mills is a leading American manufacturer of high-performance fabrics, knits, mesh/netting, and elastics with 80 years of experience working with Fortune 500 businesses, government agencies, and organizations of all sizes to provide business-critical fabric solutions. As a respected member of AFFOA, SEAMS, AAPN, ATA, and other organizations, we are committed to continual process and product improvement with ISO 9001:2015 OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Our fabrics are made in the USA with full traceability and transparency.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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