Job Title: Circular Knit Operator
Location: Burlington
Shift: 2nd 3PM-11PM
Shift: 11PM-7AM
Pay: $15 per hour DOE
Circular Knitting Operator is responsible for operating circular knitting machines to produce high-end fabrics for the mattress industry. They ensure machines operate efficiently, maintain quality standards, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
Key Responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Ensure the proper yarn is on creels; assure the machine and creels are clean and threaded correctly.
- Continuously visually check machine and fabric for defects.
- Fill out knitting ticket properly and completely which includes defects on tickets.
- Adhere to break schedule and assure your break partner can handle the task effectively.
- Maintain high level of housekeeping essential to the efficient production of high quality knit fabrics.
- Seek continuous improvements allowing CT Nassau to continue to be a market leader.
- Be enthusiastic about creating exceptional products for our customers and be a positive, motivational team member.
- Maintain efficiency by optimizing machine settings and minimizing downtime.
Requirements:
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- Physical ability to stand, walk and kneel on concrete floors, climb ladders, lift 20 pound cones, move fabric rolls with a doff dolly. Reach above head to stock creels, bend/stoop, pull materials and sufficient dexterity to thread machines and tie knots.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to cotton and lint.
- Ability to read and write in English
- Adhere to all safety, quality and production policies and procedures.
