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Johnstons of Elgin · Hawick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Title:
Knitwear Technical Coordinator
Reports to:
Technical Management
We are looking for Knitwear Technical Coordinator to join our growing team in Hawick.
This is a permanent, full-time position, working five days per week at our Hawick site.
This role supports the Technical Department in providing support to ensure the manufacture of high-quality knitwear and the efficient operation of the production process.
Preparing accurate product costings.
Producing knitting line instructions for Shima Seiki machine programming.
Measuring products throughout the manufacturing process.
Recording and communicating technical information clearly and accurately.
Key
Product Costing
Prepare accurate product costings using technical specifications and manufacturing information.
Calculate and record product consumption and other relevant technical data.
Complete costing information accurately and within agreed timescales.
Maintain clear, up-to-date costing records for each product.
Investigate and resolve costing discrepancies with the Technical Department.
Support improvements to costing methods and processes.
Knitting Line Preparation
Prepare accurate knitting line information for Shima Seiki Technicians.
Produce clear, detailed instructions suitable for machine programming.
Consider product construction, knitting structures, yarn requirements, stitch lengths and machine requirements.
Work with Shima Seiki Technicians to ensure product specifications are correctly interpreted.
Identify and communicate technical issues before programming and production begin.
Develop knowledge of knitting technology, garment construction and manufacturing processes.
Product Measurement and Data Recording
Measure products at agreed stages of the manufacturing process.
Follow the company’s established measuring system and procedures.
Record measurements and technical details accurately in the relevant systems.
Monitor measurements to identify variations and potential issues.
Report discrepancies to the appropriate technical or manufacturing personnel.
Maintain accurate, traceable records to support product development, quality control and manufacturing consistency.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Knowledge of knitwear manufacturing, garment construction or textile technology.
Understanding of yarn consumption, stitch lengths, knitting structures and product specifications.
Familiarity with computer-based systems for recording and analysing technical information.
Founded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sourced cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.
Johnstons of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique, from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of thinking.
We endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at .
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Details
| Company | Johnstons of Elgin |
| Location | Hawick, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |