Knitting Associate

Responsibilities: :
• Work directly with Knitting Operations Manager and Knitting Lead to maintain deadlines for production and development

• Support the knitting team with machine set-up: cylinder changes, needle setup, yarn racking, knit downs

• Run and monitor fabric production; partner with Knitting Lead to maintain quality, and to troubleshoot and correct any defects

• Mill Maintenance: keep workspace clear of fiber and dust, clean the machines as needed

• Collaborate with knitting team in running fabric tests and building fabric spec sheets

• Oversee Inbound and Outbound shipments, including yarn, fabric, and parts.

• Partner with Knitting Operations Manager on prepping and fulfilling orders: palletize rolls, create labels, assist with loading

• Monitor and track inventory of yarn and machine parts/supplies

Job knowledge, skills, and abilities::
• Has technical knowledge of yarn fibers, knit structures, and finished fabrics

• Has technical knowledge of knitting and mechanics

• Understands how to operate knitting machines and troubleshoot (fixing press offs, jams, re-needling, and re-camming, etc.)

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability in repairing and maintaining machines

• Ability to review and log manuals, samples, specifications

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Basic mathematical skills

Buck Mason designs updated, modern American classics for daily wear. Founded in 2013 by Sasha Koehn and Erik Allen, who were neighbors in Venice, California, they initially set up shop in a 350 square foot garage off Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Using old school manufacturing techniques combined with modern technology, they took an architectural approach to the product with the goal of making fashion less complicated, building each piece to last beyond a single season. Much of their product is made in the USA, where you can often find Sasha and Erik on the factory floor.