Flatbed Knitting Machine Operator

Thuasne USA • Kansas City, KS

11d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Thuasne has an immediate opening in Kansas City, KS for a Flatbed Machine Operator! This role involves performing size changes, operating and setting up flatbed knitting machinery, identifying and resolving machinery issues, inspecting knitted products, and training new employees. The position is primarily for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM) with a shift differential, but requires the ability to train on the 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM).

Requirements

• Education-high school or equivalent
• 1-3 year's experience manufacturing
• Knowledge of calculator, maintenance tool equipment, knitting tools

Responsibilities

• Performs size changes properly and accurately as specified in KOP’s
• Able to perform all duties of a Flatbed Set-up & Operator II
• Recognizes problems with machinery and resolves appropriately
• Identifies product flaws and cause
• Communicates with maintenance and other operators
• Communicates with scheduling department
• Train new employees
• Gives recommendations, advice or guidance to others
• Inspect knitted products as specified in SOP’s
• Follow priorities and workorder due dates when completing work
• Actively participates in department Quality meetings and Lean initiatives
• Assists in the training of new Flatbed Set-Up & Operator II
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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