Production Machine Technician Journeyman II (Second Shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance to help ensure machines run at 85% efficiency or better.
• Ability to problem solve machine malfunctions and breakdowns with minimal support.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and interpret them to understand operation and maintenance of machines.
• Assists machine operators by answering questions, mentoring, and minimizing machine downtime.
• Uses and understands the components of a CMMS system to help track part life and to complete workorders.
• Enroll for continuous training and education on technical maintenance practices to be updated with the latest maintenance techniques and be able to keep equipment in the best possible conditions.
• Equipment repair and troubleshooting, working to understand root cause analysis for breakdowns.
• Able to train Apprentice 1 technicians using the training matrix.
• Able to complete more advanced troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of all the control panels and functions of all equipment.
• Able to have training matrix completed within 2 years for Journeyman 2.
• Understand how a stitch is formed in the machine and the anatomy of a sock.
• Able to perform and understand the effects of sizing and size changes.
• Works well in a team environment and is willing to be a team leader and consensus builder.
• Responsible for keeping knitting machines clean and well maintained.
• Follows all safety procedures, wears protective equipment, when required, and keeps the work area clean and organized.
• Completes all monthly safety training requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of the finishing department.
• Responsible for the ownership of their own career.
• Responsible for updating and completing PDP requirements throughout the year.
• Responsible for Preventive Maintenance of all production equipment.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Ability to use common tools such as meters, hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
• Experience performing routine maintenance.
• Professional presentation and attitude.
• Ability to maintain focus while working individually.
• High School diploma or GED, with preference given to candidates with a technical background and proven maintenance experience.
• Basic mathematic skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and experience of manufacturing operation.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience of production machinery in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Reliable and dependable.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment – exposure to machinery, noise and other adverse conditions for periods of time depending on the role
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds
• Flexible nature to manage competing and changing priorities
• Travel locally to all of the organization’s sites and locations
• Occasional travel on as needed basis