Knit Machine Operator

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

Job Summary:

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:

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 warn parts as needed

Inspect knitted fabric regularly to ensure it meets technical specifications

Record daily production data, downtime reasons and material usuage.

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.

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