Knitting Textile Technician Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Knitting Textile Technician Do?
Knitting textile technicians perform operations related to setting up knitting processes. They may work in weft or warp knitting factories, using digital information technology (CAD) for patterning. They work in cooperation with the physical laboratory technicians in order to ensure error free knitted fabrics. They are responsible for highest productivity rates.
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Knitting Machine Technology
Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Knitting Textile Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialKnitting Machine Technology knowledge
Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.
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EssentialControl Textile Process skill
Plan and monitor textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
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EssentialDistinguish Accessories skill
Distinguish accessories in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate accessories based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.
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EssentialDistinguish Fabrics skill
Distinguish fabrics in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate fabrics based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.
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EssentialDraw Sketches To Develop Textile Articles Using Softwares skill
Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel using softwares. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.
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EssentialMeasure Yarn Count skill
Be able to measure yarn length and mass to assess fineness of roving, sliver and yarn in different measuring systems.Also able to convert into the various numbering system such as …
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EssentialUse Warp Knitting Technologies skill
Use warp knitting machine technologies that enable the formation of fabrics. Able to set machines for warp knitting, colour and pattern for monitoring and controlling the warp knitting process on …
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EssentialUse Weft Preparation Technologies skill
Prepare bobbins to be used in textile processing.
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EssentialDevelop Specifications Of Technical Textiles skill
Developing specifications for fibre based technical products with functional performances.
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EssentialManufacture Weft Knitted Fabrics skill
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture weft knitting fabrics.
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EssentialSet-up Weft Knitting Machines skill
Prepare weft knitting machines. Activities related to preparing for weft knitting process, knitting to specification and keeping the work area clean and safe.
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Optional Skills (5 of 12 displayed)
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OptionalPortfolio Management In Textile Manufacturing knowledge
The process of managing teams and projects in textile and clothing product development.
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OptionalProperties Of Fabrics knowledge
The influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types, their physical and …
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OptionalTextile Technologies knowledge
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
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OptionalCheck Quality Of Products In Textile Production Line skill
Check characteristics of textile products like yarns, woven, knitted, braided, tufted or nonwoven textiles, finished cloths, ready-make-garments and determine the product quality along different stages of the textiles or clothing …
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OptionalDraw Sketches To Develop Textile Articles skill
Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel by hand. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.
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OptionalEvaluate Textile Characteristics skill
Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.
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OptionalMaintain Work Standards skill
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.
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OptionalManufacture Knitted Textiles skill
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture knitted products keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
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OptionalProcess Man-made Fibres skill
Converting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.
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OptionalTest Physical Properties Of Textiles skill
Evaluating the physical properties of textiles by using testing methods, normally in accordance with a standard; it includes fibre identification and trouble shooting.
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OptionalDesign Warp Knit Fabrics skill
Developing structural and colour effects in warp knitted fabrics by using the warp knitting technique.
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OptionalUse Warp Preparation Technologies skill
Use warping, sizing, drawing-in and knotting technologies that enable the formation of warps.
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