Circular Knitter – Full Time

Circular Knitter – Full Time

Silver Fleece | Bowden, South Australia

Permanent, Full-Time

Experienced with Cotton, Wool, Synthetics, Performance Yarns & Elastomerics

Join a legacy. Knit the future.

Silver Fleece is a proudly Australian-owned and operated knitting mill with a 74-year heritage in high-quality textile manufacturing — producing fabrics for industries including medical, defence, rugby, swimwear, activewear, and premium polos. As one of the last sovereign knitting mills in the country, we’re focused on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Full-Time Circular Knitter to join our team in Bowden, South Australia. This is a hands-on, technical role requiring deep experience in circular knitting — including fine gauge elastomeric plating and Jacquard machine operation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining circular knitting machines, including single jersey and Jacquard types
• Managing elastomeric plating processes with precision and care
• Troubleshooting and remedying plating flaws and fabric inconsistencies
• Analysing and replicating fine gauge knitted elastomeric fabrics
• Reading and interpreting knitted notation graphs for production accuracy
• Working with elastomerics ranging from 30 to 105 denier
• Setting up and maintaining Jacquard designs using elastomeric yarns on a Terrot S3P 172
• Ensuring barré-free, needle- and sinker-line uniform fabric production
• Overseeing production from yarn store to fabric output — including knitting elements, spare parts, quality control, and production planning
• Collaborating with designers and production managers on new developments
• Supporting full sovereign manufacturing — from concept to completion
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment

About You

• Proven experience with circular knitting — Jacquard and plain knit machinery
• Strong knowledge of elastomeric plating processes and troubleshooting methods
• Able to replicate and fine-tune fabrics to meet technical specifications
• Skilled in reading knitted notation graphs and setting up Jacquard patterns
• Experienced in maintaining and calibrating knitting elements for fine gauge fabrics
• Confident working with cotton, wool, polyester, synthetics, and elastomerics
• Technically minded with strong problem-solving skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Passionate about quality, innovation, and the future of Australian manufacturing

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of an Australian heritage brand leading the way in technical and sustainable textiles
• Work in a tight-knit, inclusive team where your skills and ideas are valued
• Access state-of-the-art technology and continued learning opportunities
• Play a key role in exciting projects across fashion, medical, defence, and performance wear
• Help us build a modern future for sovereign Australian textile manufacturing

If you're a skilled technician with a passion for innovation and craftsmanship, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via LinkedIn, or email your CV and cover letter to ***email_hidden***

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