Overview
Location: Leicester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear
Job Ref: TGM2193
The Company:
An established clothing knitwear manufacturer who supplies to the High Street retailers are currently looking for a Knitting Mechanic / Knitter to join their busy team.
You’ll be working with Shima 12gg knitting machines which produce seamless comfortable garments. This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants with a technical or mechanical background to enter the highly competitive fashion industry, working with the very latest advanced knitting machinery
The Role
* Manufacturing, monitoring and inspecting output from the Shima machines to ensure it complies to high quality 12gg knitwear samples
* Oversee and maintain any repairs to our advanced knitting machinery
* Ensure the knitting room is kept clean and the machines are regularly serviced
* Thorough communication with other departments in the event of machine breakdowns and issues
* Working closely and supervising a small team of knitters
Skills Required
* 3- 4 years’ experience within similar role.
* MUST have knitwear experience
* Experience working as a machine mechanic or maintenance mechanic in the manufacturing sector
* Experience working in the textiles industry
* A positive attitude to problem solving and a technical mind-set
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a challenging and fast moving environment
* Problem solving mind-set and keen eye for detail
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