Manufacturing Knitting Technician

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

• 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 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 team.

• 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.

• 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.