knitting machine technology
Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.
Knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor knitting machines. They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into knitted products such as clothing, carpets or rope. They maintain and repair knitting machinery and ensure operations run without problems.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesproperties of textile materials
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, 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; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
textile industry machinery products
The offered textile industry machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
The offered textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
textile techniques
The various steps and methods of the manufacturing process of textile. The techniques applied to the finishing of textile products based on the type of textile used.
types of textile fibres
The variety of textile fibres both natural such as wool and hemp and man-made or synthetic fibers.
Cross-sector
4 competencesfabric types
Woven, non-woven, knitted fabrics and netting fabrics, technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and Gannex.
textile industry
Major textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.
textile measurement
Textile measurement units, such as mommes, thread count (the degree of coarseness of a fabric), picks per inch (PPI) and ends per inch (EPI).
textile technologies
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencetend knitting machine
Operate knitting machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
Sector-specific
5 competencescontrol textile process
Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
manufacture knitted textiles
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture knitted products keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
manufacture weft knitted fabrics
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture weft knitting fabrics.
set-up weft knitting machines
Prepare weft knitting machines. Activities related to preparing for weft knitting process, knitting to specification and keeping the work area clean and safe.
work in textile manufacturing teams
Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.
Cross-sector
4 competencescut textiles
Cut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.
ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
maintain work standards
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmanufacturing of fur products
The process required to produce fur products, from choosing pelts, the techniques depending on the pelt, the chemicals for preservation and treatment, and the handling during the manufacturing process.
properties of textile materials
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, 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; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
11 competencescreate patterns for textile products
Create a two-dimensional model used to cut the material for textile products such as tents and bags, or for individual pieces needed for upholstery work.
design warp knit fabrics
Developing structural and colour effects in warp knitted fabrics by using the warp knitting technique.
draw sketches to develop textile articles
Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel by hand. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.
evaluate textile characteristics
Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.
manufacture braided products
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture braided products while keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
manufacture fur products
Manufacture fur products by handling pelts. Cut raw materials, apply chemicals as necessary, follow procedures to maintain the quality of the product, and apply finishing touches to products.
manufacture textile floor coverings
Produce textile floor coverings by tending machines, sewing parts, and applying finishing touches to products such as carpets, rugs, and made up textile floor covering articles.
modify textile designs
Edit sketches and digital textile designs until they meet up with customers' requirements.
digital
produce textile designs
Draw sketches for textile design, by hand or on computer, using specialist Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
digital
produce textile samples
Make up textile samples or have them fabricated by specialised workers or technicians.
use warp knitting technologies
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 electronic automatic warp knitting machines equipped with multifunction microprocessor and software.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.