General Operative (Computer Controlled Jacquard Looms)
Job Description
Hours: 39 hours per week, full time, shift work
Contract: Initial 1 year contract
Vacancies: 6, with staggered start dates
About the role
Cuan Tamhnaigh Teo is an international textile finisher based in Kilcar, Co. Donegal. We are looking for six General Operatives to run our computer controlled Jacquard rapier looms at our Weaving Factory. This is a skilled, hands on production role for someone who enjoys keeping complex machinery running smoothly and takes real pride in the quality of the fabric coming off the loom.
What you will do
Operate and monitor computer controlled Jacquard looms throughout each production run
Set up looms to the required fabric design, construction and production specifications
Load and replace yarn, beams, bobbins and other weaving materials
- Read and follow Jacquard patterns, weave designs, production instructions and technical specifications
- Check fabric quality regularly and make sure it meets our standards
- Spot and correct faults such as broken yarns, missed picks, loose threads and pattern defects
- Make adjustments to loom settings, tension, speed and other operating parameters through the loom controls
- Stop the machine safely when faults occur and carry out minor adjustments or repairs where authorised
- Carry out routine machine checks and report mechanical or electrical problems to the maintenance team
Keep accurate production, quality and downtime records
Follow health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE, and keep your loom and work area clean and organised
Work closely with supervisors, maintenance staff and quality controllers to meet daily output and quality targets while keeping waste to a minimum
What we are looking for
Proven experience operating computer controlled Jacquard looms in a production environment
Confidence reading Jacquard patterns and technical specifications
- Practical fault finding skills and a good eye for fabric quality
- Comfortable working shifts and to daily production targets
- Reliable, safety conscious and a good team player
- What we offer
- €36,605 per year, with shift allowances included
- A full time role working on modern Schönherr and Van de Wiele rapier looms
- A supportive production team and a company with its own weaving and finishing sites in Kilcar
How to apply
Send your CV to [email protected], quoting "General Operative, Kilcar". Applications are managed by OC Recruitment on behalf of Cuan Tamhnaigh Teo.
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