Knitting Technician

I am looking for a Knitting Technician/Operator to join my fantastic client on a permanent basis. As the Knitting Technician/Operator you will be responsible for operating and running the knitting equipment which consists of a STOLL ADF Flat knitting machine and ancillary assets efficiently, as per project requirements. This equipment will be used to produce metal mesh-based and other technical textile structures

Role: Knitting Technician/Operator
Pay: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Location: Oxford

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for machine setup including changing of needle bed, programming of the machine, integration, and operation of yarn feed equipment, etc.
• Programming the machine to produce a variety of weft knitting patterns, monitoring the smooth running to maintain production, and escalating any major problems to line or MAIT manager.
• Conducting sewing and overlocking operations as per project requirements.
• Responsible for documenting and archiving maintenance records for the machine as per procedure and requirements, addressing any ongoing defects and repairing accordingly.
• Assure proper quality of the metal mesh as per manufacturing requirements
• All other duties as requested by your line manager, MAIT Manager or members of the company’s management team

Essential Experience

• Industrial knitting experience, including programming knowledge, on computerised flat knitting machines is required, typically:

> 1 to 8 years (for a technician / operator
> 9 to 15 years (for a senior technician / operator)

• Demonstrable experience with sewing fabrics using sewing machines or similar equipment
• An HND in textile design, knitting, or an equivalent industrial qualification.
• Demonstrable experience of knit pattern design
• Previous experience with programming of flat knitting machines is essential.
• Able to perform and assist with hand-on manufacturing and integration of knitted structures to composite and/or metal components.
• To write and follow procedures, maintain accurate maintenance records, along with design and manufacturing documents.
• It would also be an advantage if you have experience of STOLL ADF machine programming would be desirable, although full training will be given

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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