Machine Technician(Flatbed Knitting) - Saint Petersburg

Machine Operator

Location: Saint Petersburg, FL

Salary: $13.00

Shift: M-F 1st Shift 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

               2nd Shift 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

A busy manufacturing company in Saint Petersburg is looking for 1st and 2nd shift Machine Operator to join their team immediately.

Machine Operator Qualifications

•  At least 1 year manufacturing experience required. Previous mechanical experience and/or machine operation preferred
• Responsible for the daily operation and basic maintenance of the flatbed knitting
  machines; responsible for washing, drying, folding, and cutting of all knitted socks
•  Daily operation of Flatbed Knitting Machines; set-up, troubleshoot, daily maintenance and cleaning of all flatbed knitting machines
• Responsible for knowing/understanding all specifications to insure parts meet all quality standards
• Responsible for washing/drying knitted socks
•  Performs minor repairs on flatbed machines as needed
•  Cross trained to set up all flatbed machines for all yarn types
• Responsible for inventory of department
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and organized at all times
• Responsible for completing inventory of finished goods and supplies when required
• Mandatory participation in annual inventory as needed
•  Other projects and duties as assigned
•  Read, interpret, and follow safety rules and procedures 
• Near acuity and hand/eye coordination required for proper machinery operation
• Able to hear in a production setting; machinery, loud noises, etc.
• Vision requirements include reading written documents and using a computer monitor screen frequently
• The position is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, touch, see, and hear, and may be required to lift or move up to 35 pounds
• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes 

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates

• Medical Plan
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Accrue Holiday and Vacation PTO
• Direct Deposit
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses

To APPLY for this opportunity OR for more information about all our jobs postings, please

• Email your updated resume to jobs.stpetersburgfl@expresspros.com

• Submit your online application to our website, https://www.expresspros.com/STPetersburgFL/Job-Openings.aspx OR download the ExpressJobs APP on your mobile device where you may submit your application, view our job postings, or manage any assignment we may send you to

• Call our office at 727-479-0679
• Visit our office at 4326 Park Boulevard, Suite E, Pinellas Park, FL 33781