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Carding Machine Overhauler

English

Manufacturing

Salisbury, NC, US

Who we are

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

Schedule

Monday - Friday with occassional scheduled weekends to meet business needs
7:00am - 3:30pm with required overtime

Job Responsibilities

Perform complete teardown, overhaul, and rebuilding of carding machines, including:
- Cylinder, doffer, flats, licker-in, feed rolls, and transfer systems
Clothing installation and maintenance:
- Install, replace, grind, and strip card clothing (wire)
- Set and adjust clothing clearances to meet quality specifications
Precision setting and alignment of carding elements to ensure optimal fiber processing and sliver quality
Diagnose and correct mechanical and process-related issues affecting card performance
Conduct preventive maintenance according to production schedules and downtime windows
Collaborate with production and quality teams to:
- Reduce waste and neps
- Improve sliver uniformity
- Support uptime and efficiency goals
Perform start-up checks and test runs following overhaul to validate machine readiness
Maintain accurate maintenance and overhaul documentation, including parts used and adjustments made
Ensure strict adherence to safety, lockout/tagout, and housekeeping standards
Support continuous improvement and assist with process optimization initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Ability to learn carding machinery in OE spinning (Rieter, Trützschler, or similar systems a plus)
Experience working with systems and precision setting tools
Ability to read and interpret:
- Mechanical drawings
- Maintenance manuals
- Work instructions
Mechanical aptitude in:
- Bearings, belts, chains, drives, and lubrication systems

Problem-Solving & Work Skills

Strong troubleshooting ability with a quality- and safety-first mindset
High attention to detail and precision workmanship
Ability to work independently or as part of a maintenance team
Effective communication with production, supervisors, and engineering personnel
Willingness to support overtime, rotating shifts, or shutdown maintenance as required

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, and handle heavy components with tools or mechanical assist
Comfortable working in industrial manufacturing environments with noise, dust, and moving machinery
Able to stand, bend, climb, and work in confined or elevated areas for extended periods

What’s in it for you?

Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
Benefit from continuous training opportunities
Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.