Description
Sigvaris is currently looking for a Knitting Technician I to join our team in Peachtree City, GA. As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products. We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best. The Knitting Technician I is responsible for the general repair of hosiery knitting machines to ensure first quality products are produced to company specifications.
SHIFT:
- Monday to Thursday
- 1st: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PAY PLUS BONUS:
- $23.46 per hour
- Automatic $0.50 increase every six months during the first year of employment.
- Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter. *
- *Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs required/needed maintenance to knitting machines to ensure machines are operating in good working order.
- Addresses machine stops to keep machines operating efficiently.
- Performs preventive maintenance as outlined in weekly PM sheets.
- Follows proper procedures to ensure product is knit to specifications.
- Responsible for setup/sizing of different styles/series on machines and ensure proper sizing to spec before release to production.
- Supports the SIGVARIS quality system and quality policy by following work instructions, procedures and the accurate fulfillment of required forms to meet all internal and external requirements.
- Assists the other teams on shift by helping when resources are needed.
- Assists with the training of new personnel in the department.
- Works toward meeting the production and quality goals as set by management.
- Assists the knitter with yarn tickets, creeling, inspection and paperwork.
- Performs miscellaneous tasks and jobs as directed by the Supervisor/Shift Lead.
- Utilizes shift reports to address known stop issues of machines and the pro-active approach of addressing them.
- Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.
- Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.
- Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.
- Demonstrates effective communication methods.
- Supervisor and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.
- Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.
- Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.
- Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customer.
- Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.
- Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.
- Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.
- Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.
Requirements
EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:
- A high school diploma or equivalent/GED.
- Must have some technical experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Circular Knitting machine experience is a plus!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job operates in a manufacturing environment.
- Regularly required to stand and walk from machine to machine for long periods of time.
- Ability to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, bend, lift or climb.
- Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).
- Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive salary with automatic increase every six months for the first year of employment
- Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)
- Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Plan
- FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
- Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement
- 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Employee Assistance Program
Successful completion of background check, verifiable education and employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.
Sigvaris is an EOE.