Hiring: Knitting Machine Threader (2nd/3rd shifts) - $18-19/hr Company: Shawmut Corporation Location: Burlington, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:13:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Warp, yarn About the job Required Skills: •These job openings are at Shawmut Infinite •The primary purpose of the role of Threader is to thread all ends of yarn into knitting machines, ensuring top quality, and to turn machines over to Knitting Operators with machines running properly. •Prior to removing beam paper, clean beam flanges, if needed, and ensure correct yarn & gauge. •Ensure yarn sheet is not rubbing beam flanges. •Inspect for bruised beams and report any detected to Supervisor. •Check runners (depending on which bar/bars are out). •Remove guide bar/bars and clean slides and guide bar brackets. •Clean and grease push rods and studs, reporting any issues to Fixer. Qualifications: •High school diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. •Must be able to read and comprehend most documents, such as safety rules, operating procedures and instructions. •Duties are routine and highly repetitive, requiring the use of definite procedures which are limited in scope and detail and seldom involve variations. Instructions and procedures are well-defined, requiring minimal independent judgment for those in the role. •Must work collaboratively with internal employees of the organization. •Use of scissors, blue tape, colored ink pen (color varies by shift), black permanent ink marker, hook, back threader, impact hammer, push rod handle, open/boxed end wrenches, allen wrench, screwdriver, guide wrench, threader hook, and dauber. •Remain in a standing stationary position occasionally, moving/traversing about the work area constantly, using hands/fingers to operate equipment frequently. •May frequently climb or position oneself as necessary to access areas on equipment pertinent to one’s job. •Visual attention is necessary because frequent near acuity for detecting defects is required. •The ability to distinguish color is warranted. •Needs to be able to detect smells for safety-related purposes on occasion. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!