Circular Knitting Machine Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Communicates with all knitting personal on machine performance issues.

·       Documents issues on the “white communication board”.

·       Informs Master Technician, Head Technician or Manager of any parts on-hand issues.

·       Review the machine’s LCD to evaluate production and stops to determine potential issues.

·       Communicates yarn performance issues to the Manager.

·       Participates in shift meetings.

·       Performs weekly machine maintenance on assigned machines to meet expectations per the audit conducted by the Master Technician, Head Technician or Manager.

·       Performs style and size changes within capabilities.

·       Makes repairs and replaces parts per capabilities.

·       Re-needle and sinker the knitting machines as needed.

·       Helps out with Knitter, Senior Inspector or Inspector duties as needed.

·       Keeps work areas clean.

·       Other duties and projects as assigned.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• High School or equivalent
• 2-3 years minimum experience required in circular knitting environment
• Knowledge of Circular Knitting Machines to include Lonati and Santoni
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed
• Ability to work with little or no direct supervision

 

 

Core Competencies:

Core competencies requirements for this position include applicable education, training or certifications, previous experience, and on-the-job training, and are documented in the training plan for the position. Competency is evaluated beginning on date of hire and will be verified after all job function and evaluation requirements are completed. Additional tasks may be required as business needs dictate.  Individual goal plans will be defined, and performance indicators may be modified as technologies and market conditions evolve.

 

Working Conditions:

Seeing general, close vision, color perception, hearing/listening, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, carrying, kneeling, balancing, sitting, reaching, clear speech-simple, touching-hand-finger, flexibility-upper body-lower body, fatigue, works alone, works with others, works around others, verbal contact with others, face-to-face contact, shift work, noise, vibration, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, moving objects, reading-simple, writing-simple, math skills, judgment, decision making, maintenance tool equipment.

\nCompany Description

CER Management Group LLC is a staffing and workforce solutions company connecting dependable candidates with employment opportunities in manufacturing, production, and warehouse environments. We are committed to workplace safety, employee development, and helping our team members build stable, long-term careers.

Company Description

CER Management Group LLC is a staffing and workforce solutions company connecting dependable candidates with employment opportunities in manufacturing, production, and warehouse environments. We are committed to workplace safety, employee development, and helping our team members build stable, long-term careers.