Posted 1w ago

Knitting Operator

@ Contec
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:inspect fabric, doff product, start machinery
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; 1-3 months related experience/training; or equivalent.
Technical Tools Mentioned:IFS system, Knitting machinery
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Job Description
Overview

 

Inspect the manufacture of EL-MOP string and Auto Tubes, and perform functions to keep knit equipment in production.


Responsibilities

  • Production operator will perform inspections of fabric produced on knit equipment.
  • Doff product from the machinery and perform functions necessary to keep knit equipment in production which will include creeling and gathering yarn.
  • Operator will be responsible for starting and stopping machinery, and including simple repairs to the fabric.
  • Working knowledge of IFS system
  • Others may be assigned. 

Competencies

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position.  The employee frequently is required to operate, activate, use, and inspect circular knitting machines.  The employee is occasionally required to retrieve and place.  The employee must occasionally transport and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.


Qualifications/Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be in a stationary position; to operate, activate, use, and place. The employee frequently is required to move and traverse. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or position self to access low areas. The employee must

occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (lift assistance is provided). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.