Sweater Technologist (Garment Manufacturing)

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