Knitwear Programmer: Growth, Training & On‑Site Shima

3D Personnel Ltd; Donegal; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided by Shima staff and在-

On-site programming support

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd is seeking a Knitwear Programmer for a Donegal knitwear manufacturer in the South-West of Donegal, Ireland. The role involves collaborating with production and design to optimize software and workflow across the factory.

You will program knitwear machine files, work with Shima Seiki SDS ONE APEX systems, and translate designs into machine-ready data while maintaining internal databases and tools.

Qualifications

• Experience programming knitwear machinery, especially Shima Seiki.
• Understanding of textiles, knit structures or garment production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/design software (Shima Apex).
• Problem solving, ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Program and manage knitwear machine files (Shima Seiki SDS ONE APEX).
• Work with APEX 3 and/or APEX 4 software.
• Develop and improve digital workflows for pattern creation and production planning.
• Troubleshoot machine program issues.
• Translate designs into machine-ready data with designers and production staff.
• Maintain and update internal databases or software tools used in manufacturing.

Skills

Knitwear programming

Shima Seiki

APEX 3

APEX 4

Pattern creation

Production planning

Data management

Tools

Shima Apex

Job description

3D Personnel Ltd is seeking a Knitwear Programmer for a Donegal knitwear manufacturer in the South-West of Donegal, Ireland. The role involves collaborating with production and design to optimize software and workflow across the factory.

You will program knitwear machine files, work with Shima Seiki SDS ONE APEX systems, and translate designs into machine-ready data while maintaining internal databases and tools.