Knit Technician

Position: Knit Technician (Circular & Flat Knit Backgrounds Welcome)
Location: High Point / Greensboro
Hiring Contact: Jacob Parish | 850-806-2547
Compensation: See Below —

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Knit Technician to join our production team t assist with our machines operations and especially style changes. Flat Knit technicians will receive comprehensive hands-on training to transition into our circular knitting environment, while those already experienced in circular knitting will be recognized with additional compensation.

Our Heritage & Commitment traces back to the early 1900s, when this part of North Carolina was considered the textile capital of the South. When globalization drove nearly every regional textile operation overseas, we made a different choice. Committed to remaining in the USA as a premier maker of high-quality performance products, our founding families vowed to make whatever investments and sacrifices were necessary to honor that pledge. Now in our fifth generation, we proudly thrive in the same town where we launched nearly a century ago, serving some of the most recognized brands in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain circular and flat knitting machines including single jersey, double jersey, interlock, rib, jacquard, terry, and flat bed equipment
• Inspect, test, repair, and reassemble machinery per maintenance schedules, replacing worn components and making precision adjustments
• Diagnose and resolve machine problems efficiently to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
• Monitor production quality, verify fabrics for shipment, and escalate issues as needed
• Analyze new products for manufacturing feasibility, interpreting specification sheets and knit pattern diagrams
• Maintain proper inventory levels of parts and materials
• Collaborate with knitters, fabric inspectors, and shift support to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a circular or flat knit manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with knitting machinery such as Mayer & Cie, Lonati, Santoni, Fukuhara, Terrot, Monarch, Orizio, Stoll, Shima Seiki, or similar circular or flat knit machinery
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with design/production software a plus (M-CAM, Stoll M1plus, SDS-ONE APEX, Pointcarré, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and others)
• Ability to read blueprints, spec sheets, and manufacturers' manuals
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• High School Diploma or GED required
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation Dependent on Experience — additional pay for circular knitting experience
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Performance Bonuses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Complementary on-site doctor’s office for all employees, appointments allowed during working hours

Reach out to Jacob Parish at jacob.parish@gogpac.com or 850-806-2547 to schedule a confidential call.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.