knitting machine technology
Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.
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.
Competences and skills
24 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
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Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
10 competencescontrol textile process
Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
develop specifications of technical textiles
Developing specifications for fibre based technical products with functional performances.
distinguish accessories
Distinguish accessories in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate accessories based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.
distinguish fabrics
Distinguish fabrics in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate fabrics based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.
draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares
Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel using softwares. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.
digital
manufacture weft knitted fabrics
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture weft knitting fabrics.
measure yarn count
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 tex, Nm, Ne, denier, etc.
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.
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.
use weft preparation technologies
Prepare bobbins to be used in textile processing.
- Scope note
- The basic principles may be used in weaving and knitting.
Cross-sector
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Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
1 competenceproperties 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
2 competencesportfolio management in textile manufacturing
The process of managing teams and projects in textile and clothing product development.
textile technologies
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceplan fabric manufacturing process
Plan and optimise the operations, technologies, machineries for knitting, weaving, and spinning manufacturing processes according to the structures to be realised.
Sector-specific
8 competencescheck quality of products in textile production line
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 textile or clothing production line.
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 knitted textiles
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture knitted products keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
process man-made fibres
Converting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.
test physical properties of textiles
Evaluate the physical properties of textiles by using testing methods, normally in accordance with a standard. It includes fibre identification and trouble shooting.
use warp preparation technologies
Use warping, sizing, drawing-in and knotting technologies that enable the formation of warps.
- Scope note
- The basic principles may be used for the weaving and the warp knitting processes.
Cross-sector
1 competencemaintain work standards
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.