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
Robust 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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📌 Circular Knitter – Full Time (South Australia)
🏢 Silver Fleece Est.1951
📍 South Australia