Knitting Machine Maintenance Technician

Shawmut Infinite LLC; Burlington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Infinite LLC in Burlington, NC seeks an experienced maintenance technician to service knitting machines. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair machine stops and breakdowns, and implement style changes to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include inspecting runners and guides, replacing worn parts, repairing oil leaks, and reading safety rules and procedures. A high school diploma or equivalent (or related training/experience) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or 20-26 weeks related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of both.
• Read and comprehend safety rules, operating procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on knitting machines.
• Repair machine stops and breakdowns flagged by Operators.
• Make style changes.
• Check runners, tighten warp collars, and replace worn machine parts.
• Repair machine oil leaks and replace bad needles, sinkers, guides, sliders, and rollers.
• Inspect machines for fabric defects and excessive noise levels.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Machine repair

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

20-26 weeks related experience/training

Job description

Shawmut Infinite LLC in Burlington, NC seeks an experienced maintenance technician to service knitting machines. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair machine stops and breakdowns, and implement style changes to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include inspecting runners and guides, replacing worn parts, repairing oil leaks, and reading safety rules and procedures. A high school diploma or equivalent (or related training/experience) is required.