What are the responsibilities and job description for the Knitting Programmer I position at RTP COMPANY?
Saint Croix Inc. is a manufacturer of handcrafted luxury clothing in Winona, MN. Saint Croix has been designing and delivering exceptional high-quality sweaters, sports coats, shirts, outerwear, and accessories for over 60 years. Saint Croix sweaters and knit fabric is created using state-of-the-art knitting machines and then turned over to human hands for precise care at every step. These garments are recognized as some of the greatest in the world due to unparalleled craftsmanship. Saint Croix has become a cornerstone of the luxury sportswear industry, respected worldwide for knowledge, commitment, and integrity.
Saint Croix, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of RTP Company, a global compounder of custom-engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
Work Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00AM – 3:30 PM
**Not eligible for work sponsorship**
SUMMARY
The Knitting Programmer creates computer programs for the Stoll knitting machines. Using our Designer’s drawings, tech packs and product requirements they develop and create prototypes that bring the design to life.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Experience with M1 and/or Create Stoll programming systems and competent in creating fully-fashioned, high-end knitted products.
- Work with Designers to confirm specifications are correct before creating computer knitting programs
- Create all required Stoll computer knitting programs for both sampling and bulk production. Applying feedback from departments and design to address knit performance concerns such as stretch, elasticity, firmness of knit, etc.
- Communicate specific instructions to the knitting technician prior to machine setup and knitting commencing.
- Strong knowledge of textile technology and processes (including measurement chart reading, understanding and subsequent grading).
- Knowledge of and experience in using different yarns and compositions, and understanding which yarn is more suitable to which gauge.
- Ability to complete patterns requiring multiple carrier intarsia and complex stitch structures including, but not limited to, wedge knitting, full fashion and special case jacquards.
- Responsible for new style changes and addressing problems associated with the new style
- Work with Knitting Technicians to make sure that machines are running at peak efficiency.
- Assist with machine setups and ongoing training of Knitting Technicians
- Responsible for quality control on the knitting floor ensuring that quality standards are adhered to.
- Stay current with new technology
- Work as a team with all departments to resolve issues
- Keep work area clean and maintain a safe work environment
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent
