Knitting Machine Threader (2nd/3rd shifts) - $18-19/hr

Responsibilities

• Prior to removing beam paper, clean beam flanges, if needed, and ensure correct yarn & gauge.
• Ensure yarn sheet is not rubbing beam flanges.
• Inspect for bruised beams and report any detected to Supervisor.
• Check runners (depending on which bar/bars are out).
• Remove guide bar/bars and clean slides and guide bar brackets.
• Clean and grease push rods and studs, reporting any issues to Fixer.
• Inspect for bent or uneven guides, sinkers, etc. and report repair needs to Fixer.
• Clean sley points and yarn rods.
• Loosen warp collars.
• Report any bad tapes to Supervisor
• Lay ends straight into separator points.
• Lay ends as close to beam flanges as possible.
• Tighten warp collars before starting machine.
• Remove and correct doubles in other bar while threading, as warranted by style.
• Recheck runners (both bars).
• Inspect fabric for yarn or machine defects; correct any found.
• Inspect machine closely after threading for ends dragging on beam flanges.
• Set rack clock to proper racks before starting new roll (if rack needs to be changed).
• Complete warp card and threading ticket, and obtain required samples.
• Check new piece tickets for correct style and piece number.
• Return old warp card and samples (as required) to Supervisor.
• Return Threader’s guide bar removal handle to proper place.
• Absorb and contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks, as needed.
• Perform other duties, as necessary, and as required by special instructions.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read and comprehend most documents, such as safety rules, operating procedures and instructions.
• Duties are routine and highly repetitive, requiring the use of definite procedures which are limited in scope and detail and seldom involve variations. Instructions and procedures are well-defined, requiring minimal independent judgment for those in the role.
• Must have the job knowledge to determine the correct actions to be taken on a timely basis.
• Must work collaboratively with internal employees of the organization.
• Use of scissors, blue tape, colored ink pen (color varies by shift), black permanent ink marker, hook, back threader, impact hammer, push rod handle, open/boxed end wrenches, allen wrench, screwdriver, guide wrench, threader hook, and dauber.
• Remain in a standing stationary position occasionally, moving/traversing about the work area constantly, using hands/fingers to operate equipment frequently.
• May frequently climb or position oneself as necessary to access areas on equipment pertinent to one’s job.
• Visual attention is necessary because frequent near acuity for detecting defects is required.
• The ability to distinguish color is warranted.
• Needs to be able to detect smells for safety-related purposes on occasion.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, often a weekend day.