Knitting Machine Operator (Knitter)
Shawmut Infinite LLC · shawmutinfinite.com
BurlingtonEntry level1+ yrs
The job in short
Knitting machine operation.
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-03-20
- Location as listed
- Burlington, NC, US
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Description
Operate an assigned set of knitting machines effectively and efficiently. Patrol machines, monitoring production, inspecting fabric, repairing defects, flagging mechanical issues, completing required paperwork.
• Check rack clocks to ensure they are set correctly
• Patrol and inspect cloth for pinholes, dragging ends, streaks, dirt, oil etc
• Repair all operational defects
• Ensure warps are tight
• Keep yarn straight in sley points and avoid running ends over sley point wire
• Keep selvages in selvage spreaders, where appropriate
• Record all defects and stops on production paperwork
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent; or
• 3 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent to both
• Read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating procedures and instructions
• Ability to remain in a standing stationary position occasionally, moving around the work area constantly
• Using hands/fingers to operate equipment and inspect fabric frequently
• Ability to transport work-related files and materials weighing up to 5 pounds across the work area
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