Sweater Technologist

Job Description: Sweater Technologist

Location: Kampong Speu Cambodia

Department: Production Department

Salary: $600 - $800

Target Employment: ASAP

Role Summary:

The Sweater Technologist is the technical expert of knitwear product development from tech pack review knit engineering sample execution support bulk production. This role translates buyer intent into workable knit construction defines yarn knitting parameters ensures fit/spec compliance and troubleshoots issues across programming linking finishing and washing to achieve right-first-time samples and stable bulk

production.

Key responsibilities:

1) Tech pack & technical breakdown

- Review buyer tech packs sketches and measurement specs; identify gaps risks and unclear points.

- Convert design intent into knit construction details: gauge stitch types yarn selection plies loop length/tension and finishing approach.

- Create/validate technical worksheets: BOM inputs knit sequence measurement points tolerances and shrinkage allowances.

- Lead technical clarification with merchandising/production team and provide consolidated questions to buyers when needed.

2) Knitting engineering & machine program troubleshooting

- Define knitting parameters and provide technical guidance to programmers/operators for electronic knitting machines (e.g. Cixing/Shima).

- Read dissect and troubleshoot knitting programs/patterns to solve issues such as dropped stitches uneven panels distortion needle selection errors yarn breakage and abnormal take-down.

- Run/approve swatches and test trials to confirm stitch definition density and dimensional stability.

3) Specs yarn consumption & costing inputs

- Calculate and validate yarn consumption (sample and bulk) including waste factors and process allowances.

- Estimate knitting efficiency drivers affecting consumption: gauge stitch density panel size and construction complexity.

- Provide technical inputs for costing: yarn type/ratio knitting time impact linking complexity washing/finishing requirements.

4) Sample execution support & fit/spec control

- Support sample room in achieving correct construction fit and appearance; drive right-first-time outcomes.

- Conduct measurement checks fit reviews and spec adjustments in collaboration with merchandising and QA.

- Document and communicate revisions clearly (rev history parameter changes causes and corrective actions).

5) Linking / assembly troubleshooting

- Guide linking methods and best practices (needle counts linking techniques seam types tension control).

- Troubleshoot common issues: seam grin puckering twisted seams mismatched panel lengths broken yarn at seam poor elasticity recovery.

6) Washing / finishing & handfeel troubleshooting

- Define and validate washing/finishing routes for knitwear: softening enzyme wash (if applicable) tumble steaming/pressing setting.

- Recommend washing chemicals and parameters; troubleshoot issues like harsh handfeel excessive shrinkage spirality uneven shade pilling stretch-out and surface fuzz.

- Ensure finishing controls support spec stability (shrinkage targets and

measurement repeatability).

7) Bulk production readiness & handover

- Prepare bulk-ready technical package: approved parameters program notes critical checkpoints shrinkage allowances and quality risks.

- Support pilot run / PP sample / size set approvals from technical standpoint.

- Train and coach sample/prod teams on critical technical requirements and preventive controls.

Required qualifications & experience:

- Minimum 5 years experience as a sweater/knitwear technician or technologist in export manufacturing.

- Strong understanding of sweater construction: panels vs integral knit/whole garment (if applicable) gauges stitches and fit/spec control.

- Ability to read dissect and troubleshoot electronic knitting machine

programs/patterns.

- Deep knowledge of yarn technologies: compositions counts ply twist elasticity hairiness shrinkage behavior and performance impacts.

- Practical linking knowledge: techniques seam behaviors and issue resolution.

- Practical washing/finishing knowledge: routes parameters chemicals handfeel control and troubleshooting.

- Language: English or Chinese required; bilingual preferred