Carding Machine Overhauler

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  .

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.

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