Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP®), a global organization headquartered in Latham, NY is a leading provider of hand protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Industrial, Construction, and Retail markets. “PIP®” stands for Protective Industrial Products - meaning we are committed to helping protect essential workers every day. Today, as a$1 billion global PPE company, we are in a unique position to offer employees ample opportunities for a diverse and rewarding career while knowing that our PPE products help keep workers safe from injury.

Knitting Machine Mechanic monitors and assists with set up and repairs for a set of machines that automatically produce knitted gloves and other apparel by performing the following duties.

Work Week: (4)- 10 hour days

1st shift- 5 AM-3PM

2nd shift- 3pm-1AM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Clean, oil and lubricate machines as needed.
• Validate machine based on setup ticket to produce glove to specification.
• Check gloves for defects, size gloves and perform maintenance on machines as needed.
• Confer with co-workers to obtain information about problems or processes.
• Constantly performs inspection of knitting machines to determine whether repairs or adjustments are needed, will repair if necessary.
• Notify supervisor or head fixer of mechanical malfunctions, if unable to solve problem.
• Help catch lights, clip strings and check gloves when caught up.
• Repair or replace worn or defective needles, sinkers and jacks as needed.
• Help keep production area clean and organized.
• Perform duties of knitter as needed and during knitters break times.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 months similar industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical skills required.
• Skilled in the use of small hand tools and other mechanical equipment.