Technician, Spinning-Night Shift (Ability to Fix Machinery)

Gildan Activewear Inc • Sanford, NC

51d

About The Position

The primary function of the Spinning Technician is to make sure the spin frames run effectively and efficiently. This opportunity is based in our Yarns Division

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in Machines/PLC's preferred or equivalent job experience (1-2 years) in a cotton industry.
• Ability to walk/be on feet for 12-hour shifts
• Good Reliability and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a cotton dust environment

Responsibilities

• Check air frame suction.
• Blow out piecers, doffers, shuttles, starter stations, tube/cone elevators.
• Check Sliver monitors.
• Check and maintain piecer station.
• Repair positions flagged by Quality Control or the spinner.
• Change tugger batteries.
• Operate lift tugger.
• Change out defective poor drive motors.
• Maintain and clean casters on the sliver trailers/carts.
• Ability to lift and install motors.
• Push and pull cart around.
• Climb ladder for repairs.
• Ability to drive lift trucks.

Benefits

• Stable and supportive work environment
• Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
• Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
• Benefit from continuous training opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees