Who are we?

Beverly Knits designs and develops fabric for all markets, including intimate apparel, activewear, outdoor products, mattress and bedding, automotive, industrial, and medical. We also produce fire retardant products for apparel, bedding, and industrial end uses. Beverly Knits is one of the largest circular knitters in the U.S. and has created industry-leading solutions for some of the world’s greatest brands of performance wear, athletic footwear, and intimate apparel. The ability to innovate and respond quickly to changing demands has been a hallmark of Beverly Knits since its founding.

Discover the Beverly Knits difference.

We respect manufacturing as a calling. Manufacturing is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find dailyand lastingfulfillment in their work.

We recruit the best of the best. Our rigorous recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber.

We nurture teams of excellence. Our team members develop a genuine bond with their coworkers, trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are.

We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement. We work with team members to say yes to creative suggestions to make life better for our customers and our employees.

We reward stellar performance. Beverly Knits strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance. To walk that talk, we offer competitive pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays. On top of all that, you will be surrounded by impressive people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.

Position Summary:

The Industrial Maintenance Technician plays a key role in daily operations at the two (2) Altus Finishing facilities. The Industrial Maintenance Technician will maintain equipment, machinery, and facilities by performing multiple tasks while being a hands-on technician. The Industrial Maintenance Technician reports to the Plant Manager and will work out of two (2) locations.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Ø Performs necessary maintenance and repairs for all manufacturing equipment.

Ø Ensures safety is maintained around equipment, facilities, and grounds.

Ø Maintains Tenter Frames, Inspection Machines, Dye Machines, Shear, Tumbler, Sprayer, Foam Coater, and any other production machinery used in day-to-day manufacturing operations.

Ø Maintains boilers, compressor, steam generator, ESP’s according to maintenance and

blow down schedules.

Ø Performs preventive and preventative maintenance per schedule.

Ø Maintains and checks calibration books for scales and yardage counters.

Ø Checks and maintains water meters and systems.

Ø Maintains battery chargers, forklift maintenance schedule, pallet jack overhauls.

Ø Maintains safety stock for inspection items, slitting blades, sewing machine parts, etc.

Ø Ensures quick and safe repair of defective items in plants, either by doing it themselves or using local contractors.

Ø Controls and inventories buggies; repairs if necessary.

Ø Helps in production operations when needed:

o Tenter Frames

o Dyehouse

o De-twister

o Material Handling

o Batching/Sitting

Ø Assists production personnel with general daily tasks as needed.

Ø Performs other duties as assigned by any member of the management team.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ø Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Ø Hands-on mechanical aptitude.

Ø Experience with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems.

Ø Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings in both standard and metric systems.

Ø Ability to communicate effectively with production personnel and management.

Ø Ability to work during non-peak, off schedule shifts and overtime as needed.

Ø Ability to learn, analyze, and troubleshoot.

Ø Ability to use multimeter.

Ø Experience with drives and inverters.

Ø Desire to contribute to the company’s continuous improvement process.

Ø Maintain a professional appearance and attitude when interacting with production personnel and management.

Ø High school diploma or equivalent.

Ø Able to read and write in English.

Ø Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment working on equipment, machinery, and facilities.

Ø Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.

Ø Must provide own tools.

Ø Physical abilities to stand, walk and kneel on concrete floors, climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs. safely without assistance, reach above head and have flexibility to twist and turn in tight places.

Ø Must be able to tolerate exposure to lint, chemicals, and heat in summer months.

Ø Must comply with all safety, quality, and production requirements and instructions.

Ø Must comply with all company policies and rules.