Threader / 2nd Shift

Apex Mills Corporation; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Apex Mills Corporation is seeking a Threader for the SECOND shift at our Graham, NC mill. You will read spec sheets and thread charts to correctly thread yarn into knitting machines, tape out warps, and assist knitters in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, steady hands, and mathematical skills, with responsibilities including production ticketing and quality problem recognition.

Qualifications

• Read and understand spec sheets and thread charts to thread yarn correctly.
• Slew, tape out warps, and set up bars on knitting machines.
• Demonstrate accuracy and steady hand during production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand spec sheets and thread charts.
• Tape out warps on the beam and machine sley points.
• Thread and install bars back into the knitting machine.
• Remove knitting bars, clean and grease bearings, identify worn parts.
• Sley yarn.
• Assist knitters when needed.
• Accurately fill out production tickets and information.
• Recognize quality problems to minimize machine downtime.
• Maintain housekeeping throughout the knitting room.

Skills

Reading spec sheets

Reading thread charts

Mathematical skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team assistance

Job description

Threader/2nd Shift - Apex-Aridyne - Keeping Textile Jobs in America since 1943

Apex-Aridyne / Apex Mills, a U.S. based textile manufacturer, creates customized warp knit fabric solutions. Our far-reaching expertise has been achieved by supplying Mesh, Netting, Tricot Knit, and Spacer fabrics to an ever-expanding array of consumer, industrial, and government-related industries for over seventy years.

We are seeking a Threader for SECOND shift to join us in our Mill in Graham. The environment is fast-paced, and you’ll be working with a team of dedicated knitting professionals to help you take your textile career to the next level!

A Threader must have the ability to read and understand spec sheets and thread charts, so they can thread the yarn into the machine correctly. The employee must be able to tape out warps on the beam and in the machine.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to handle yarn delicately, have a steady hand and patience.
• Able to read and understand spec sheets and thread charts.
• Must possess general mathematical skills.
• Able to thread and install bars back into the knitting machine.
• Able to remove knitting bars, clean and grease bearing. Able to identify worn parts.
• Able to sley yarn.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours a day.
• Able to pass pre-employment substance screening and background check.
• Punctuality and good attendance are a must.

YOUR ROLE:

• Read and understand spec sheets and thread charts.
• Tape out warps on the beam and machine sley points.
• Thread and install bars back into the knitting machine.
• Remove knitting bars, clean and grease bearing. Able to identify worn parts.
• Able to sley yarn.
• Assist Knitters when needed.
• Accurately fill out production tickets and information.
• Recognize quality problems to minimize machine downtime.
• Assist in maintaining housekeeping throughout the knitting room.

If you are energetic, ambitious, and detail-oriented, we want to make you part of our team.

We offer:

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and 401(k)

Opportunity for growth and advancement

Competitive hourly rate starting at $14/hr. based on experience and qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand and reach with their arms/fingers to work with yarn. The employee must be steady enough on their feet to climb a ladder. The employee must have excellent vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment exceeds OSHA’s’ Action Level, therefore, earplugs are required. The temperature is thermostat regulated.

Apex Mills is a leading American manufacturer of high-performance fabrics, knits, mesh/netting, and elastics with 80 years of experience working with Fortune 500 businesses, government agencies, and organizations of all sizes to provide business-critical fabric solutions. As a respected member of AFFOA, SEAMS, AAPN, ATA, and other organizations, we are committed to continual process and product improvement with ISO 9001:2015 OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Our fabrics are made in the USA with full traceability and transparency.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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