Sukkamestarit is a Finnish sock factory in Ylöjärvi. We have been making socks since 1996. We are known, among other things, for patterned merino wool socks. You may also have spotted us in various national media after we won the tender from the Danish Armed Forces. We produce items for three of our own brands: Sukkamestarit socks for everyday wear, UphillSport technical merino wool socks for movement, and TOEZZ Hockey cut-resistant socks and wrist guards for ice hockey.
We are now looking for a MASTER OF SOCK MACHINES to join our skilled sock team with a great attitude.
Are you the one who comes in like a sock?
Your job description:
As the master of sock machines, you make sure that our knitting machines operate flawlessly and production runs smoothly and with high quality.
In addition to ensuring normal production, your duties include, among other things:
- Preventive maintenance and servicing of knitting machines
- Identification and repair of mechanical and electrical faults
- Fine-tuning of machines and checking settings
- Collaboration with knitters and pattern masters
What we expect from you:
- Mechanical skills and understanding of electrical engineering
- Accuracy and care when working with fine mechanical systems
- Good technical manual skills and basic confidence in using computers
- Basic English skills; the language of knitting machines is English
- A desire to learn new things and develop yourself
Working on machines, adjusting them, and troubleshooting them feel natural to you — you enjoy it when you solve a problem and keep production running.
Watch the thoughts of Iisa, the master of sock machines, about the work and the job description in the video:
What do we offer you?
- A permanent job in a growing and international Finnish company
- A role where you can deepen your expertise and grow with the company
- A responsible and diverse position where your handprint matters
- The support of a nice team and a work environment where your expertise is valued
- A wide range of employment benefits: comprehensive occupational health care, bicycle benefit, exercise and massage benefit
- Reduced working-time leave (pekkaset) to make it easier to balance work and free time
Hours, place of work:
- Workplace: Our factory in the Teivo business park, Ylöjärvi
- Working time is 40 hours/week, interrupted three-shift work (weekends off)
- Salary is determined according to your competence
- Probation period: 4 months
Salary:
Basis for salary: Monthly salary
Salary range: €2,501–3,000 per month
In addition, a skills supplement is paid according to your expertise and a production bonus in accordance with the current bonus agreement.
Application:
If you see yourself at Sukkamestarit as a master of sock machines, send an open application and your CV to rekry@sukkamestarit.fi.
Tell us in your application:
- Who are you and what are your strengths for this role?
- Why are you applying to us specifically?
- What motivates you most in your work?
- Your salary request? Your skills and willingness to develop can have a positive effect on the salary.
- When can you start?
We interview applicants during the application period and will hire as soon as the right person is found – so apply soon, no later than 20 September.
