Flatbed Knitting Machine Operator

Thuasne • Kansas City, MO

105d

About The Position

At Thuasne, the mission is to restore mobility and improve quality of life. The company designs, develops, and manufactures medical devices in orthopedics, medical compression, and sports. The Flatbed Knitting Machine Operator operates flatbed knitting machines, performs machine size changes, inspects knitted products, identifies and addresses machinery problems and product flaws, and coordinates with colleagues and other departments. The role also supports employee training, quality meetings, and Lean initiatives.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of calculators, maintenance tool equipment, and knitting tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform size changes accurately as specified in KOPs.
• Operate flatbed knitting machines according to work instructions.
• Recognize machinery problems and resolve them appropriately.
• Identify product flaws and their causes.
• Communicate with maintenance staff and other operators.
• Communicate with the scheduling department.
• Train new employees.
• Give recommendations, advice, or guidance to others.
• Inspect knitted products as specified in SOPs.
• Follow priorities and work-order due dates when completing work.
• Participate in department quality meetings and Lean initiatives.
• Assist in training new Flatbed Set-Up & Operator II employees.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED