Machine Operative - Holmfirth, United Kingdom - Camira Fabrics Ltd

Camira Fabrics Ltd
Camira Fabrics Ltd
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Holmfirth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Role:
Scourer and Tenter (Nights)

This role is nights and based at our Meltham site. You must have some têxtile experience and an understanding of fabrics.

Who are we?


A multi-award-winning têxtile manufacturer with two centuries of heritage and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability, Camira designs and manufactures environmental fabrics for the commercial, public transport and residential sectors.


Job Purpose:


To process woven fabric through the scouring & Tenter machine so it is sufficiently cleaned and soaked and can be chemically treated, it is then aligned and dried to width.


Key Tasks and Accountabilities:


  • Plan and arrange woven fabrics which are to be processed through scouring on a daily basis, using a finishing department priority list.
  • Organise work into product type batches so fabric can be processed in a continuous run.
  • Using the lifting & handling equipment provided, load rolls into the machine and attach them to the existing fabric already threaded into the machine.
  • Wet carts of fabric are pushed towards Tenter to be sewn against existing fabric.
  • Set the machines speed, temperature and chemical usage levels to the Scouring & Tenter specification provided.
  • Replenish chemicals / detergent as necessary.
  • Carry out quality checks to safeguard against fabric damage.
  • Ensure all pieces of fabric are processed through MRP/ERP packages or a similar system and on manual record sheets.
  • Ensure the Scouring machine is cleaned down thoroughly on a weekly basis using the power washer provided.
  • Tenter must be deep cleaned Biweekly: cleaning burners, greasing, oiling, steaming and chain inspection.
  • Ensure the working area is clean, tidy and free of obstructions.
  • Maintain the department's quality, health and safety standards by following the set procedures.
  • Any other general duties as and when required.

Education / Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

  • Knowledge of flat woven production.
  • Knowledge of other finishing processes.
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP packages or a similar system
  • Knowledge of boom picker operation
  • Experience in woven têxtiles.
  • Experience of têxtile finishing processes.

Personal Qualities

  • Good attention to detail.
  • The ability to bend stretch and lift weights of up to 25 kgs.
  • Flexibility and selfmotivated.
  • The ability to distinguish between similar colours and shades.
  • Good hand and eye coordination

Hours of Work:

10:00 pm until 06:00 am Nights


In return you'll recieve:


  • Full time permanent role
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Salary of £28,000 DOE
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £28,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Holmfirth, HD9 4FA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- têxtile machine operative: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location
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