Knitting Machine Mechanic

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Estimate costs and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fans and blowers
• Hydraulic system
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Shutdown operations
• Rigging and handling
• Troubleshooting
• Bearing, seals and packing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available