Knitting Technician

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Line Up Aviation
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Category: IT & Technology
Our client has an opportunity for a Knitting Technician to join them on a permanent basis. You will be supporting the R&D team, developing new knit based satellite components and fulfilling manufacturing orders as requested by the operations team.

Role : Knitting Technician Location : Harwell, Oxfordshire. Fully onsite Hours : Full Time Salary : Discussed on application

What you'll be doing: Responsible for 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 to produce a variety of 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, MAIT Manager or members of the company's management team. Requirements: Essential: Experience with industrial knitting technology. Programming experience on computerised knitting machines. Demonstrable experience of knit pattern design. HND or equivalent industrial qualification. Demonstrable experience with sewing (overlock stitching, etc.). Excellent communication skills - verbal. Desirable: Programming experience on STOLL ADF Flat 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!

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