Application Deadline: May 30, 2022

Summary

A clothing/textile technologist works with a variety of fabrics, both man-made and natural fibers, as well as leather, fur, metals, and plastics. As a technologist, you'll source fabrics or textiles that are fit for purpose and carry out quality control tests. You’ll work on the development of products, improving production efficiency and quality, while liaising with those involved in the production process. The textile and clothing industries are closely linked, and end products range widely from clothing to household and industrial textiles.

Responsibilities

• Clothing/textile technologists in smaller organizations are usually responsible for both garments and textiles, but in some large companies, these functions are split. In general, tasks may include:
• developing manmade fibers and quality assessing natural fibers
• spinning fibres into yarn, and knitting or weaving yarn into fabrics
• producing non-woven materials
• identifying the latest fabric trends, developments, and innovations
• overseeing the dyeing, printing, and finishing processes
• ensuring quality in areas such as strength, durability, colorfastness, and water and chemical resistance
• advising commercial colleagues on technical aspects of the business
• liaising with designers, and adapting designs to suit production methods
• making and sizing pre-production garments
• sourcing fabrics and accessories
• undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product
• responding to product queries, including complaints from wholesalers and customers.

Sewing (Workmanship) Section : Follow up & quality control (from input to output) in all process audit & check with Robin QC(7pcs, System), SPI counting, Round & Blister check, Wrong size (Size mistake) check, hand feel test, Quality & measurement check, Inline inspection with AQL (1.0/1.5)

Technologists who specialize in research and product development may also:

• Undertake research to find new ways of using yarns
• Develop chemicals that may be added to fabrics to make them more waterproof, flame-resistant or shrink-resistant
• Experiment with textiles to improve their look, feel, texture and durability.

Location: Addis Ababa with frequent travels outside Ethiopia

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Graduate in Textile Chemistry or Textile Technology with experience of fabric processing (knitting, weaving, printing, dyeing and finishing etc).

Experience Requirements

• 10 to 12 years (s)
• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can share their CV and cover letter via email: info@gatepaths.com

Note: Use "Textile/Garment Technologist" as the subject of your email