Knitter/ Knitter Mechanic

Location: Cranston, RI

Employment Type: Full Time –3rd Shift (11pm to 7am Sun-Thurs)

Years of Experience: 5 years plus

Wage Rate: Knitter Starting: $18.73 / Qualified: $19.75 plus shift differential Knitter Mechanic: $21.33 / Qualified $22.48 plus shift differential

Career Level: Skilled Non-Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Operate machines, fix quality issues and material handling in and around the knitters in order to maintain the efficient operation of the machines. Includes but is not limited to the tasks of:

POSITION RESPONSIBILTIES:  Perform all maintenance duties in a SAFE manner.  Knitter Mechanic will fix the equipment and perform style changeovers as required ensuring the equipment is running as efficiently as possible.  Loading and unloading the Knitting machine with yarn/beams, splicing in beams and any required duties to ensure the equipment is running as efficiently as possible.  Also, quality evaluation of rolls and record information within the ERP system as required.  May require movement of goods with motorized equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:  Individual must have proficient mechanical skills  Individual must have proven machine operation skills as well  Must have working knowledge of PLC’s  Must be able to read and write in order to keep accurate records and have basic computer skills  Previous Textile/Knitter machine experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.73 to $22.48 /hour

CONTACT:

Donna Thompson
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Cooley/Group

350 Esten Avenue  |  Pawtucket, RI 02860
Tel: 401-721-6212

Fax: 401-724-8298
Cell: 401-374-4635
thompsond@cooleygroup.com
www.cooleygroup.com