Style and Size Technician

Size and Style Technician

Thuasne has an immediate opening in Hamlet, NC for a Size and Syle Technician.

 
Company/Position Overview:

Thuasne is a mid-cap medical device company, manufacturing class I and class II devices, committed to providing high-quality products that enhance patient mobility, function, and quality of life.

This position is responsible for setting up the machine to ensure product is knitted to specification at style and size change.  Assist with R&D initiatives as is required or within their capabilities.  Assist with repairing and replacing broken parts, performing repairs on machine within their capabilities.  Communicating effectively with knitting department employees.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Sets up machines, size and style changes to meet product specifications.

·         Provides feedback to the Master Technician, R&D Technicians or Department Manger related to sizing and program issues.

·         During set-up ensures the correct yarns are used, economizers are correct, verifies the info on the w/o matches the machine LCD info and product meets visual expectations and is defect free.

·         Communicates and suggest program changes to the R&D technicians.

·         Evaluates and test machine support tools such as yarn feeder and device units.

·         Provides feedback on bad yarn or yarn performance as is necessary.

·         Provides feedback on Dinema related issues or spec sheet related issues.

·         Performs basic repairs within capabilities

·         Performs Technician, Knitter or Senior Inspection duties as is necessary.

·         Participates in shift meetings.

·         Trains Technicians how to correctly set-up or change a machine style or size.

·         All other duties as assigned to ensure success of the department.

·         Maintains a clean and safe work place.

·         Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• High School or equivalent
• 3-5 years minimum experience required in circular knitting environment
• Knowledge of Circular Knitting Machines to include Lonati and Santoni machines.