Knitting Machine Operator (Knitter)
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Operate an assigned set of knitting machines effectively and efficiently. Patrol machines, monitoring production, inspecting fabric, repairing defects, flagging mechanical issues, completing required paperwork.
- Check rack clocks to ensure they are set correctly
- Patrol and inspect cloth for pinholes, dragging ends, streaks, dirt, oil etc
- Repair all operational defects
- Ensure warps are tight
- Keep yarn straight in sley points and avoid running ends over sley point wire
- Keep selvages in selvage spreaders, where appropriate
- Record all defects and stops on production paperwork