Knitting Associate

Buckmason; Mohnton (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckmason seeks a skilled Knitting Operations Technician to work closely with the Knitting Operations Manager to meet production deadlines and maintain quality standards.

You will set up machines, adjust cylinders and needles, handle yarn, run fabric production, troubleshoot defects, and assist with fabric tests and specification sheets. This role also supports maintenance, inventory control, and orderly fulfillment of orders.

Qualifications

• Experience with knitting operations and fabric production.
• Ability to read and interpret fabric specs and manuals.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude for maintaining and repairing knitting machines.

Responsibilities

• Work with Knitting Operations Manager to meet production deadlines.
• Assist with machine setup: cylinder changes, needle setup, yarn racking, knit downs.
• Run and monitor fabric production; help maintain quality and troubleshoot defects.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and conduct basic mill maintenance.
• Collaborate on fabric tests and building fabric specification sheets.
• Oversee inbound/outbound shipments of yarn, fabric and parts; support loading and palletizing.

Skills

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Fabric testing

Inventory control

Yarn knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Knitting Operations Manager and Knitting Lead to maintain deadlines for production and development
• Support the knitting team with machine set-up: cylinder changes, needle setup, yarn racking, knit downs
• Run and monitor fabric production; partner with Knitting Lead to maintain quality, and to troubleshoot and correct any defects
• Mill Maintenance: keep workspace clear of fiber and dust, clean the machines as needed
• Collaborate with knitting team in running fabric tests and building fabric spec sheets
• Oversee Inbound and Outbound shipments, including yarn, fabric, and parts
• Partner with Knitting Operations Manager on prepping and fulfilling orders: palletize rolls, create labels, assist with loading
• Monitor and track inventory of yarn and machine parts/supplies
• Has technical knowledge of yarn fibers, knit structures, and finished fabrics
• Has technical knowledge of knitting and mechanics
• Understands how to operate knitting machines and troubleshoot (fixing press offs, jams, re-needling, and re-camming, etc.)
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability in repairing and maintaining machines
• Ability to review and log manuals, samples, specifications
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Basic mathematical skills