3rd shift Industrial Knit Machine Technician

Job Summary

The Industrial Knit Machine Technician plays an integral role at our vertically integrated soft goods additive manufacturing site (aka "3D Knitting"). The position primarily focuses on the technical management of the computerized flatbed knitting machine fleet. Tasks include set up, operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. In addition, this position will actively collaborate with the greater team to meet manufacturing demands, team goals, and positively contribute to the overall company culture. The ideal contributor must be independent, responsible, accountable, driven, resourceful, curious, enthusiastic, engaging, detail oriented, and most importantly, a leader. All benefits are effective after 90 days. Working hours are Monday-Friday 10:30pm-6:30am.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Set up, execute change overs, troubleshoot, & maintain computerized flatbed knitting machines.
• Maintain daily logs of production information, quality checklists & changes to each knitting machine.
• Data input into Excel documents for production performance data.
• Communicate with Knit Engineer on knitting machine problems & knitting machine needs.
• Complete product quality control checks including measuring, weighing & visual observations of products.
• Organize & prepare products for hand off to finishing & fulfillment team (including using latch hook needle to weave in yarn ends into fabric).
• Communicate with finishing & fulfillment team on product quality & production forecasting to ensure production meets goals & deadlines.
• Managing raw material consumption and inventory counts.
• Communicate with fellow Industrial Knit Machine Technician for seamless shift transition.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ensures that Safety is always the No. 1 priority.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Preferable to have 2-4 years of manufacturing experience in a technical field (does not need to be in industrial knitting but must display an aptitude for technical machine handling).
• Ability to use a PC, and generally navigate Excel, Word, and Outlook in Microsoft Office.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
• Organized & flexible, willing to "wear multiple hats".
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to read ruler, scales & visually observe small physical details.
• Good dexterity & attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn & not afraid to make mistakes.
• Textile experience, whether machine or handicraft, while not necessary are a bonus.
• Collaborate with teammates and contribute to our empowering culture.