Posted 2 months ago

Knitting Associate

Mohnton, PAOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Knitting Associate supports knitting operations by assisting with machine setup, production monitoring, maintenance, and logistics to ensure timely fabric output.

About this role

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

Skills

Basic MathematicsCylinder ChangesElectrical/mechanical RepairFabric Production MonitoringFabric Spec SheetsFabric TestingFiber KnowledgeFinished FabricsInbound/outbound ShipmentsInventory TrackingKnit StructuresKnitting Machines OperationLabels CreationMachine MaintenanceMachine SetupManuals/specificationsNeedle SetupPalletizing RollsQuality TroubleshootingYarn Racking

Knitting Associate

About this role

Responsibilities:

Job knowledge, skills, and abilities:

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