Experienced with Cotton, Wool, Synthetics, Performance Yarns & ElastomericsJoin 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 DoingSetting up, operating, and maintaining circular knitting machines, including single jersey and Jacquard typesManaging elastomeric plating processes with precision and careTroubleshooting and remedying plating flaws and fabric inconsistenciesAnalysing and replicating fine gauge knitted elastomeric fabricsReading and interpreting knitted notation graphs for production accuracyWorking with elastomerics ranging from 30 to 105 denierSetting up and maintaining Jacquard designs using elastomeric yarns on a Terrot S3P 172Ensuring barré-free, needle- and sinker-line uniform fabric productionOverseeing production from yarn store to fabric output — including knitting elements, spare parts, quality control,



and production planningCollaborating with designers and production managers on new developmentsSupporting full sovereign manufacturing — from concept to completionMaintaining a clean, secure, and efficient work environmentProven experience with circular knitting — Jacquard and plain knit machineryStrong knowledge of elastomeric plating processes and troubleshooting methodsAble to replicate and fine‐tune fabrics to meet technical specificationsSkilled in reading knitted notation graphs and setting up Jacquard patternsExperienced in maintaining and calibrating knitting elements for fine gauge fabricsConfident working with cotton, wool, polyester, synthetics, and elastomericsTechnically minded with strong problem‐solving skillsOrganised, proactive, and able to work independentlyPassionate about quality, innovation, and the future of Australian manufacturingWhy Work With Us?
Be part of an Australian heritage brand leading the way in technical and sustainable textilesWork in a tight-knit, inclusive team where your skills and ideas are valuedAccess state-of-the-art technology and continued learning opportunitiesPlay a key role in exciting projects across fashion, medical, defence, and performance wearHelp us build a modern future for sovereign Australian textile manufacturingIf you're a skilled technician with a passion for innovation and craftsmanship, we'd love to hear from you.Subject line: Circular Knitter – Full Time
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📌 Circular Knitter – Full Time (Adelaide)
🏢 Silver Fleece Est.1951
📍 Adelaide