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Production Machine Technician Apprentice - *2nd shift 3:30 PM to 2 AM*
Location:
Northfield, VT
Description:
The Company: Founded in 1978, Cabot Hosiery Mills is an American manufacturer of premium socks with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit. With a family of brands including Darn Tough Vermont, Wide Open, and Cabot & Sons, our mission is to make the world’s best socks, in Vermont, USA, and back them with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. We are family owned, three generations strong, and have yet to produce our best sock. Job Summary: As we continue to scale one of the fastest growing apparel brands, we are seeking an individual to work on the production room floor and be responsible for machine diagnosis and repair along with performing preventative maintenance on all machines. This person works to maximize machine efficiencies and repair problems the first time and eliminate repetitive problems. Key Responsibilities: * Performs preventative maintenance to help ensure machines run at 85% efficiency or better. * Ability to problem solve machine malfunctions and breakdowns with support or some guidance. * Ability to read equipment manuals and interpret them to understand operation and maintenance of machines. * Assists machine operators by answering questions, mentoring, and minimizing machine downtime. * Uses and understands the components of a CMMS system to help track part life and to complete workorders. * Enroll for continuous training and education on technical maintenance practices to be updated with the latest maintenance techniques and be able to keep equipment in the best possible conditions. * Equipment repair and troubleshooting, working to understand root cause for each breakdown. * Knowledge and understanding of all the control panels and functions of all equipment. * Ability to have training matrix completed by end of first year for Apprentice 1. * Understand how a stitch is formed in the machine and the anatomy of a sock. * Ability to perform and understand the effects of sizing and size changes. * Works well in a team environment and is willing to be a team leader and consensus builder. * Responsible for keeping knitting machines clean and well maintained. * Follows all safety procedures, wears protective equipment, when required, and keeps the work area clean and organized. * Completes all monthly safety training requirements. * Knowledge and understanding of the finishing department. * Responsible for the ownership of their career. * Responsible for updating and completing PDP requirements throughout the year. * Responsible for Preventive Maintenance of all production equipment. * Other related duties as required. Qualifications: * High School diploma or GED, with preference given to candidates with a technical background and proven maintenance experience. * Skilled in the use of hand and power tools. * Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts. * Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary. * Ability to use common tools such as meters, hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches. * Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices. * Experience performing routine maintenance. * Professional presentation and attitude. * Ability to maintain focus while working individually. * Basic mathematic skills and attention to detail. * Strong communication skills and experience of a manufacturing operation. * Hands-on knowledge and experience on production machinery in a manufacturing setting is preferred. * Reliable and dependable. * This position requires commitment to embrace the company’s culture through the alignment of personal behaviors with the company’s core values. Working Conditions: * Manufacturing environment – exposure to machinery, noise and other adverse conditions for periods of time depending on the role * Ability to lift at least 30 pounds At Cabot Hosiery Mills, we have a list of shared company values – one of them is We Value Differences. Where you come from, how you identify, your age, and other descriptions are something that makes you, you, and we respect that. We’re an honest group of people and work hard, if you like that, we encourage you to apply. This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties, qualifications and responsibilities performed by the jobholder. To maintain organizational flexibility, the organization has the discretion to add, drop or change at any time the duties, responsibilities and expectations of this position. This job description does not constitute an offer of employment, continuous employment or an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Company:
Darn Tough Vermont
Posted:
August 27 on Equest
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