A professional who builds metal chains, consisting of multisize pattern plates, or installs pattern tapes that control operation of jacquard loom and link-and-link flat knitting machines and sets up machines to produce specified design in knitted fabric. Responsibilities include:

• Obtains specifications for new knitting pattern from supervisor.
• Studies number, type, and arrangement of stitches in sample and determines arrangement of pattern plates on chains, employing knowledge of machine operation.
• Connects plates to form chain.
• Studies sample to determine which perforations in pattern plates are to be covered to produce specified knit and informs jacquard-plate maker.
• Installs chains and pattern plates in machine and makes trial run to determine if knitting meets specifications.
• May make minor repairs to knitting machines.