Knitting Machinery Technician - Maintenance & Quality

Contec Inc.; Spartanburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Contec Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Knitting Technician to keep knit equipment functional and to perform preventative maintenance. The role involves daily mechanical upkeep, troubleshooting, and quality assurance, including lubrication cycles.

The candidate should understand knit terminology, know single jersey machinery, and have basic mechanical experience or related training. GED or a short experience window is acceptable, with room to grow in maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Must understand knit terminology and have knowledge of single jersey machines and all aspects of the mechanics of such.
• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily mechanical upkeep, troubleshooting, repairs and quality functions inclusive of lubrication cycles and quality assurance.
• Performs re-needling of circular knit equipment and maintaining task files for maintenance of equipment.
• Determines and changes fabric weights and maintains knowledge of this work.
• Performs cam arrangements on knit equipment.
• Operates machines for production purposes, if needed.

Skills

Knit terminology

Single jersey machines

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Contec Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Knitting Technician to keep knit equipment functional and to perform preventative maintenance. The role involves daily mechanical upkeep, troubleshooting, and quality assurance, including lubrication cycles.

The candidate should understand knit terminology, know single jersey machinery, and have basic mechanical experience or related training. GED or a short experience window is acceptable, with room to grow in maintenance tasks.