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Manufacturing Knitting Technician
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Didcot, Oxfordshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £27,000 - £27,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Our client has an opportunity for a Knitting Technician to join them on a permanent basis in Oxfordshire. You will be responsible for fulfilling manufacturing orders as requested by the operations teams.
Role: Knitting Technician
Location: Didcot, fully onsite
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility required on peak workload occasions to work evenings
Salary: Discussed Upon Application
What you'll be doing:
Responsible for knitting machine setup and day-to-day operation.
Develop and execute manufacturing of new knit patterns for 2D and 3D components / fabrics (technical textiles, metal mesh, etc.), joining techniques and cleaning processes with support of your line manager.
Programming the machine (M1+ software) to produce a variety knitting patterns, monitoring the smooth running to maintain production, and escalating any major problems to your line manager.
Performing knitting trials and production runs as requested by your line manager.
Cutting and joining of knitted fabrics (Technical textiles, metal mesh, etc) using established processes.
Responsible for maintenance of knitting machine, sewing machines and their accessories.
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, Sr. MAIT Manager or members of the company's management teamRequirements:
Essential
Demonstrable experience with sewing (overlock stitching, etc.) is a must.
Experience with industrial knitting technology
Programming experience on computerised knitting machines
Demonstrable experience of knit pattern design
HND or equivalent industrial qualification
Excellent communication skills - verbal
Desirable
Programming experience on STOLL ADF knitting machine
Experience with technical textiles knit technology (knitting with metal yarn and man-made fibres)
Able to perform and assist with integration of knitted structures to composite and/or metal components.
UK Government National Security Vetting to SC (Security Check) or DV (Developed Vetting) level or willing to apply for this vetting
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!
Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
"Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at any time! Thank you for your follow
Role: Knitting Technician
Location: Didcot, fully onsite
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility required on peak workload occasions to work evenings
Salary: Discussed Upon Application
What you'll be doing:
Responsible for knitting machine setup and day-to-day operation.
Develop and execute manufacturing of new knit patterns for 2D and 3D components / fabrics (technical textiles, metal mesh, etc.), joining techniques and cleaning processes with support of your line manager.
Programming the machine (M1+ software) to produce a variety knitting patterns, monitoring the smooth running to maintain production, and escalating any major problems to your line manager.
Performing knitting trials and production runs as requested by your line manager.
Cutting and joining of knitted fabrics (Technical textiles, metal mesh, etc) using established processes.
Responsible for maintenance of knitting machine, sewing machines and their accessories.
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, Sr. MAIT Manager or members of the company's management teamRequirements:
Essential
Demonstrable experience with sewing (overlock stitching, etc.) is a must.
Experience with industrial knitting technology
Programming experience on computerised knitting machines
Demonstrable experience of knit pattern design
HND or equivalent industrial qualification
Excellent communication skills - verbal
Desirable
Programming experience on STOLL ADF knitting machine
Experience with technical textiles knit technology (knitting with metal yarn and man-made fibres)
Able to perform and assist with integration of knitted structures to composite and/or metal components.
UK Government National Security Vetting to SC (Security Check) or DV (Developed Vetting) level or willing to apply for this vetting
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!
Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.
"Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at any time! Thank you for your follow