Flatbed Knitting Machine Operator

Thuasne USA; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thuasne USA is seeking a Flatbed Knitting Machine Operator in Kansas City to support manufacturing of medical devices. The role requires operating flatbed knitting machines, performing size changes, and inspecting knitted products per SOPs.

You will collaborate with maintenance and scheduling, and assist in training new staff to uphold quality standards. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, with familiarity in knitting tools and basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of calculator and maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Operates flatbed knitting machines per work instructions.
• Performs size changes accurately as specified in SOPs.
• Identifies and resolves machinery problems as they arise.
• Inspects knitted products per SOPs.
• Trains new employees in setup and operation.
• Communicates with maintenance and scheduling departments.
• Participates in Quality meetings and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Knitting tools

Machine operation

Calculator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knitting tools

Maintenance tools

Calculator

Job description

## Flatbed Knitting Machine OperatorApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Kansas Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: R - 3At Thuasne, our mission is to restore mobility and improve quality of life. With 180 years of expertise, we design, develop and manufacture medical devices in the fields of orthopedics, medical compression and sports so everyone can take control of their own health. Joining Thuasne means growing within an international group on a human scale, where your expertise actively contributes to improving the daily lives of millions of patients around the world. **Ready to move your career forward? Join us on the journey of movement.** **Key Responsibilities:*** Performs size changes properly and accurately as specified in KOP’s* Operates Flatbed Knitting Machines per work instructions* Recognizes problems with machinery and resolves appropriately* Identifies product flaws and cause* Communicates with maintenance and other operators* Communicates with scheduling department* Train new employees* Gives recommendations, advice or guidance to others* Inspect knitted products as specified in SOP’s* Follow priorities and workorder due dates when completing work* Actively participates in department Quality meetings and Lean initiatives* Assists in the training of new Flatbed Set-Up & Operator II* Other duties and projects as assigned.**Qualification Requirements:*** Education-high school or equivalent required* 1-3 year's experience manufacturing* Knowledge of calculator, maintenance tool equipment, knitting tools Join Thuasne and our 2,500 passionate employees to push the boundaries of movement. Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.Drug-free work environmentThuasne, LLC participates in E-Verify \*\*NO AGENCIES PLEASE\*\*Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Thuasne, LLC.Thuasne, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity.