Master BUSI Knitting Technician

Twin City Knitting Company Inc.
(TCK) is the premier on-field athletic sock manufacturer in the US.
Located in Conover, NC.
TCK has proudly been manufacturing best in class socks for over 60 years.
Grounded in the Team Sports market, TCK has grown considerably as an omni-channel supplier, with 2022 being a record year.
Fostering a family atmosphere with a dedication to serving our customers, TCK now looks to its next chapter of opportunity and growth.
With an expanding product portfolio, TCK is seeking a Master BUSI Knitting Technician to help drive production efficiency and maximize the capabilities of our knitting equipment.
We are looking for someone that enjoys sharing knowledge with others and has unquestioned ethics/morals, a strong intellectual curiosity, is a good teammate, with the requisite experience, motivation, and winning attitude.
*Can demonstrate previous experience/success with:* · Complete mechanical knowledge of BUSI knitting machines.
· Creating BUSI chain files, technical packages, and programming BUSI knitting machines.
· Proficient in ART-GEN, Styler 5, and Graph 6 software.
· Troubleshooting mechanical issues and repairing BUSI knitting machines.
· Training Line Mechanics on BUSI mechanical and programming applications.
· Fully understand hosiery knitting including but not limited to, quality, construction, technical aspects, materials, and pattern types.
· Product development and new product sampling.
· Experience with Lonati and Sangiacomo knitting machines is also preferred.
*Position Responsibilities:* · Responsible for training Lead Mechanics, Line Mechanics, and Knitting technicians across all shifts.
· Responsible for implementing an improved and efficient sampling and product development process balancing quality and speed to market.
· Works directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problems.
· Troubleshoot and repair knitting machines that can’t be repaired by Lead/Line Mechanics.
· Inspect the quality of socks after machine repairs are performed.
· Maintain documents of repair and maintenance activities.
· Lead preventative maintenance schedule for all BUSI knitting machines.
· Help evaluate potential knitting team new hires.
· Other duties may be assigned.
*Qualifications:* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Language Ability:* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate with other co-workers.
Ability to read and comprehend production ticket.
*Math Ability:* Ability to calculate figures and amounts (basic math skills) *Reasoning Ability:* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
*Computer Skills: *Ability to utilize computer software relevant to knitting.
*Education/Experience:* Prior BUSI knitting experience required.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required.
*Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:* · Oral and written communication skills · Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
· Ability to assist fixers and knitters.
*Physical Demands:* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.
*Work Environment:* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*We offer you:* * Great benefits including health, vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance & AD&D.
TCK pays 100% of the employee's premium! * Voluntary Life Insurance * Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays * 401K Match Contribution * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Employee Assistance Program * $500 for Employee Referrals Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested by the employer.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Experience: * mechanical knowledge of BUSI knitting machines: 8 years (Required) * Troubleshooting mechanical issues: 8 years (Required) Work Location: In person