Overview
Knit your skills into a rewarding career with steady hours, great benefits, and room to grow!
Competitive Pay: $14-$16 depends on experience
1nd Shift: Monday- Friday 6am-3pm
Full-Time Opportunity: Consistent hours with opportunities for overtime
Paid Weekly: Get paid your way—direct deposit or pay card options
Affordable Health Benefits After 30 Days: $5 copays, $5 prescriptions, and FREE telehealth services for you and your family!
Award-Winning Culture: SIA Best Staffing Firm to Work For winner—investing in your success with great benefits, growth opportunities, and a people-first culture.
Contract-to-Hire Opportunity: NO temps here—with Ōnin, you are a Teammate from day one! Whether your journey lasts two days or two years, your contribution matters.
What You’ll Do as a Knitting Machine Operator:
- Operate and monitor Raschel knitting machines used to produce narrow fabrics
- Load and thread yarn and other materials into production equipment
- Adjust machine speed, yarn tension, needles, and guides as needed
- Monitor equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production
- Inspect finished fabric for broken threads, incorrect patterns, uneven stitching, and other defects
- Repair yarn breaks and make basic machine adjustments
- Complete routine equipment cleaning and basic preventive maintenance
- Follow production orders, quality requirements, and safety procedures
- Record production totals, material usage, downtime, and quality information
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
Skills and Experience
What You’ll Bring as a Preferred Candidate:
- Previous machine-operating or manufacturing experience
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
- Experience setting up, adjusting, or monitoring production equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to identify product defects and mechanical problems
- Ability to read work orders and follow production specifications
- Good hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable attendance and the ability to work well with a team
- Textile or knitting-machine experience is preferred but not required
Benefits
Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a manufacturing environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Weekly pay
- $5 prescription drugs
- $5 doctor's visit copays
- Free teledoctor service
- Free counseling services
- Life insurance included
- Vision insurance included
- Dental insurance included
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Scholarship Opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free legal services
- Our unbeatable employee discount program
Apply today with Ōnin Staffing Kernersville—your next opportunity is just a click away!