Description
Prepare weft knitting machines. Activities related to preparing for weft knitting process, knitting to specification and keeping the work area clean and safe.
Alternative labels
weft knitting process setting-up
set-up machines for weft knitting process
prepare weft knitting process
prepare weft knitting machinery
prepare weft knitting machines
set-up weft knitting machinery
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Set-up weft knitting machines is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Knitting textile technician: 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.
Knitting machine operator: 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.
Textile process controller: Textile process controllers perform textile process operations, technical functions in various aspects of design, production and quality control of textile products, and cost control for processes. They use computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) tools in order to ensure conformity of entire production process to specifications. They compare and exchange individual processes with other departments (e.g cost calculation office) and initiate appropriate actions. They analyse the structure and properties of raw materials used in textiles and assist to prepare specifications for their production, analyse and interpret test data.
Textile technologist: Textile technologists develop and supervise production systems for textiles.
Optional skill
Set-up weft knitting machines is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Glove maker: Glove makers design and manufacture technical, sport or fashion gloves.
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