Rapier and Waterjet Loom Expert
2 months ago
Job Summary
The Loom Technician shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Diagnosing the cause of cloth and mechanical defects and making the necessary corrections
- Completing all minor repairs on all looms
- Ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures are followed in full to complete tasks such as style changes
- Ensuring Preventative Maintenance (PM) duties such as checking Rapiers, settings, worn and loose parts, loom lubrication etc. are carried out in accordance with the PM schedule
- Assisting with major overhauling where required
- Working as part of the production team to ensure minimum downtime
- Controlling the use of weaving spares
- Maintaining the highest possible levels of quality, efficiency and maintenance
- Ensuring all loom settings are to specification
- Complying with Health & Safety practices and Company policies
- Ensuring that work areas are kept clean, clear and hazard free
- Reporting all accidents as required
- Performing any other task that is of a reasonable request in line with the production department.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the smooth operation of looms and textile production equipment
- Identifying and resolving technical issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
- Collaborating with the production team to achieve high-quality products and efficient production processes
- Developing and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency
- Providing technical support and guidance to colleagues as needed
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with Rapier and Waterjet looms
- Excellent health and safety practices and knowledge
- Reliable and enthusiastic attitude
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Able to work to given tolerances and measurements
- An organized team player with strong communication skills
- Keen eye for detail and housekeeping
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Understanding of Kanban systems, standard work and continuous skills development
- Experience of following Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals
- Knowledge of weaving processes would be advantageous
- Knowledge of Barco would be advantageous
- Experience of implementing Lean practices would be advantageous.
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