MSL Legwear, built on Mahmood Group’s manufacturing legacy dating back to 1935, is seeking a skilled Socks Knitting Machine Operator to operate and monitor socks knitting machines, set up machinery to product specifications, and ensure continuous, efficient production of high-quality, comfortable and durable socks for diverse global markets.
About MSL Legwear — Modern Innovation, Decades of Craft
Heritage: Builds on Mahmood Group’s manufacturing legacy dating back to 1935
Product Focus: High-quality, comfortable and durable socks for diverse markets
Sustainability: Emphasis on sustainable practices and efficient production processes
Technology: Opportunity to work with advanced textile technologies
Career Opportunity & Manufacturing Growth
Skill Development: Build hands-on expertise in knitting machine setup, operation and quality control
Craftsmanship Culture: Values craftsmanship, reliability and continuous improvement in sock manufacturing
Training: Willingness to participate in on-the-job training as part of shift-based production schedules
Career Growth: Contribute to a growing organization within an established textile manufacturing group
Position Overview
This Socks Knitting Machine Operator role involves operating and monitoring socks knitting machines, setting up machinery according to product specifications, threading and adjusting machines, performing routine checks, identifying and reporting mechanical issues, inspecting socks during and after production for quality standards, performing minor maintenance using hand tools, and coordinating with supervisors and team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
Why This Role Matters: As a Socks Knitting Machine Operator at MSL Legwear, you play a direct role in producing high-quality, durable socks for markets around the world, apply hands-on skills in machine setup, threading and troubleshooting, uphold quality standards through careful visual inspection and measurement, contribute to a culture of craftsmanship and continuous improvement, and build a stable manufacturing career within a company with nearly a century of textile heritage.
Key Responsibilities
Machine Operation & Setup
- Operate and monitor socks knitting machines
- Set up machinery according to product specifications
- Thread and adjust machines to ensure continuous, efficient production
Maintenance & Issue Reporting
- Perform routine checks on machinery
- Identify and report mechanical issues promptly
- Perform minor maintenance using appropriate hand tools
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
Quality Inspection
- Inspect socks during and after production to meet quality standards
- Apply visual inspection and measurement techniques to ensure product consistency
Team Coordination
- Coordinate with supervisors and team members to meet production targets and deadlines
- Communicate production issues and improvement ideas clearly
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
Essential Skills
- Skills in machine operation and working with textile machinery, particularly knitting or similar production equipment
- Quality control skills, including visual inspection and measurement
- Skills in using hand tools for routine adjustments, minor repairs and machine maintenance
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with supervisors, technicians and team members
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills to read instructions, production orders and record data accurately
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in textile or hosiery production preferred, especially in socks knitting operations
Work Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to follow safety procedures consistently
- Willingness to work in shifts as required by production schedules
- Willingness to participate in on-the-job training
About MSL Legwear and Mahmood Group
Join MSL Legwear, a company built on Mahmood Group’s manufacturing legacy dating back to 1935, combining decades of experience with modern innovation in legwear production. Focused on sustainable practices and efficient production of high-quality, durable socks, MSL Legwear offers team members the opportunity to work with advanced textile technologies within a growing organization that values craftsmanship, reliability and continuous improvement.
Career Excellence: Build hands-on textile manufacturing skills within a company with decades of legwear craftsmanship.
Who Should Apply?
- Textile Machine Operators: With hands-on knitting or similar production equipment experience
- Hosiery Production Workers: Familiar with socks knitting operations specifically
- Quality Control Focused Candidates: Comfortable with visual inspection and measurement
- Shift-Based Workers: Available for production schedules and on-the-job training
- Detail-Oriented Team Players: Confident coordinating with supervisors on production targets
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