Do you want to become a Knitting Machinist? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Knitting machinists - known as knitters within the textile industry, and often called frameworkers in Scotland - use machinery, often operating at high speeds, to produce fabric in flat lengths or tubes. It is usual to be trained to operate one specific type of machine at any one time. Knitters are technicians and monitor the machine run, solving any minor problems that may occur.
Some manufacturers employ knitters to produce individual items on machines that produce a complete garment, rather than a run of fabric.
Knitters usually work a 37 hour week, but this may vary from company to company. Many machinists work on a shift system, with two or three shifts a day. There are sometimes opportunities for overtime work. Part-time work is often available.
Machinists work in factories, which can be very busy and noisy. Many wear protective clothing, and occasional lifting may be required.
Salaries range from around £9,200 to £20,000 a year.
Machine knitters should:
Fabric, hosiery and garment manufacturers employ machine knitters. There are good opportunities in concentrated areas of the UK, such as the north-west of England, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, Humberside and Scotland. Prospects are particularly good for skilled operatives who keep up to date with new technology.
No formal qualifications are required and applicants will be assessed on suitability. Most training is done on the job and will involve becoming proficient on the various machines. NVQs/SVQs are available in Manufacturing Textiles. Adult entry is possible.
Opportunities for promotion include training and instructing new machinists, or taking on a supervisory role.
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