Who are we?
SRTX builds new materials and software to enable better textiles. SRTX is best known for its first technology, Sheertex, a knit made from one of the world’s strongest polymers which has disrupted hosiery through impossibly strong pantyhose.
SRTX is best known for its first technology, Sheertex, a knit made from one of the world’s strongest polymers which has disrupted hosiery through impossibly strong pantyhose. Named one of TIME’s Best Inventions, our customers get more wears from our tights than average - meaning fewer tights end up in landfills.
Our mission towards achieving sustainability stretches beyond the environment: we are committed to paying our employees an equitable wage and offering an environment that promotes creativity and growth. Our factory and office share our headquarters, allowing constant collaboration and innovation that can be implemented immediately. We encourage our employees to learn quickly, have autonomy, and leave a direct and lasting impact on the company as we strive to become the leading brand in hosiery.
Who are you?
If you’re motivated by solving real problems for real people then, you’ve come to the right place! As the Knitting Mechanic, reporting to the Production Shift Lead, you will be responsible for routine maintenance, necessary mechanical adjustments, day-to-day mechanical issues and assigned tasks by leadership to ensure machines are running at peak efficiency to reaching daily targets. The Knitting mechanic is also responsible for escalated issues through our tier system.
As the Knitting Mechanic, you will work in 4 day rotating shift patterns, which will consist of rotations between day and night shifts.
The role of the Knitting Mechanic:
- Executing program changes on automatic knitting machines for work orders.
- Troubleshoot and fixing mechanical issues.
- Performing needle renewals.
- Completing daily reports on daily priority list.
- Interacting with the HMI (human machine interface).
Requirements:
- Availability to work on shift.
- Previous mechanical experience on circular knitting machines.
- Comfortable communicating in either French or English.
- Experience with the methodology of Quality Assurance.
- Previous experience of upkeep and maintenance routines with installing/changing/checking machine components like; dial bits, blades, selectors, sensors, KTF feeders, stitch cams etc.
- Comfortable giving feedback.
- Team player.
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