Salary Range: 15 to 25 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Who are we?SRTX (srtxlabs.com)

Step into the world of SRTX (srtxlabs.com) – where technology innovation meets textiles like never before! Proudly standing as a beacon of accountability, certified as a B Corp, SRTX is best known for its first technology, Sheertex. Sheertex is a knit made from one of the world’s strongest polymers which makes it tough and durable. Named one of TIME’s Best Inventions, our customers get up to 50 more wears from our tights than average tights, meaning fewer disposable tights end up in landfills.

Our team is what sets us apart! We are a group of 250+ dedicated problem-solvers, driven by a common goal: making a real impact on the textile industry and the environment.

Our factory and office share our headquarters, which helps drive cross-departmental collaboration and innovation. Every team member has the opportunity to leave a direct and lasting impact as we strive to become the leading company in better textiles.

We’re looking for a Knitting Operator who will work with Maltec, Lonati and Santoni circular knitting machines. Reporting to the Knitting Quarter Supervisor, you will be responsible for the quality of all products produced and the various levels of maintenance required to keep the machines running at a consistently high output. You will also assist with machine set-up and reporting of any problems.

The role of the Knitting Operator:

Thread yarn to correct fingers or tension breaks using hooks or other tools;
Set-up, operate & maintain circular knitting machines;
Observes knitting to detect yarn breaks, used up yarn packages, and knitting defects;
Correct knitting defects and perform Quality checks as per error indicated;
Ties broken yarn ends;
Clean, oil, lubricate machines as appropriate;
Quality assurance checks;
Mount the head of thread;
Clean and thread the unifeeder;
Can perform changes from 1 to 2 single needles.

Requirements:

Can stand for 12 hours and walk for long periods of time
Can lift their arms past 90 degrees
Can lift items up to 10KGs
Not color blind
Comfortable with tablets
Comfortable working with Oil and in an oily environment (we can provide goggles/face shield if needed!)
Comfortable working in a noisy environment (we provide earplugs!)
Comfortable working in an environment between 19C and 22C.
Comfortable with scissors and working with needles
Acceptable to receiving orders / fast paced workflow
As the Knitting Associate, you will work in 4 day rotating shift patterns, which will consist of rotations between day and night shifts.

What we offer:

RRSP matching contribution
Birthday day off & Sheertex tights gift
Employee perks program
Parental leave & PPE allowance
Paid time off & sick leave
Health & dental benefit insurance
Access to Telemedicine services (Dialogue)
Donation matching & volunteer time off
Commute perks with Opus & Cie & bike
Learning & career growth opportunities

If you are a professional ready to take on the challenge and you thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to SRTX.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We sincerely appreciate the time you’ve taken to explore this opportunity!

Want to learn more about SRTX? Check out our career site for more information! https://www.srtxlabs.com/careers/careers

Knitting Operator

SRTX

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