Knitting Associate

Buck Mason; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Buck Mason in Reading, PA seeks a knitting technician to support the knitting operations team and meet production deadlines. You will work with the Knitting Operations Manager and Knitting Lead on machine setup, yarn handling, and quality control.

Responsibilities include monitoring fabric production, assisting with shipments, and maintaining inventory, with strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of knitting processes required.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of yarn fibers, knit structures, and finished fabrics.
• Technical knowledge of knitting and mechanics.
• Ability to operate knitting machines and troubleshoot jams, re-needling, and re-camming.

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 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.

Skills

Yarn fibers

Knit structures

Knitting mechanics

Machine troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Manuals & specs

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

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

Job knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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

$16 - $17 an hour