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Knit Machine Operator

The Circular Knit Knitter is responsible for operating and maintaining circular knitting machines to produce knitted fabrics according to specified quality and production standards. This role involves setting up machines, monitoring knitting operations, identifying and correcting defects, and ensuring continuous, efficient production in a safe and clean working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Set up, start, and operate circular knitting machines according to production schedules and fabric specifications.
• Load yarn packages onto creels and thread yarns through machine feeders and guides.
• Detect and correct knitting faults such as dropped stitches, holes or yarn breaks.
• Replace broken needles, sinkers, or other worn parts as needed.
• Inspect knitted fabric regularly to ensure it meets technical specifications.
• Record daily production data, downtime reasons and material usage.
• Follow all plant safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues promptly.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.

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