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Textile Machine Operative

  • Location: Bradford
  • Salary: £19000.00 - £21000 per annum + Overtime at increased Rate per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 3 years ago

  • Sector: General Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Contact: Luke Dugdale
  • Contact Email: luke.dugdale@metalis.co.uk
  • Start Date: Asap
  • Expiry Date: 16 June 2021
  • Job Ref: BBBH225_1621259436

Working with a successful technical textile company with a position available for a Multi-Skilled Textile Operative. The position will involve working in different departments, where they have a variety of machines including Gilling, Roving, Spinning, Twisting and Winding of spun yarns and experience is essential. Additional training will be provided to achieve the necessary quality and efficiency levels within our company.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

  • Ensure that the input/output of materials conform to order requirements
  • Carry out machine operation functions as per job instructions
  • Diagnose the reasons for and remedy faulty material
  • Work as part of a team
  • Maintain clean work space and environment

    Knowledge and aptitudes required:
  • Experience of working in textile manufacturing spinning factory
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Knowledge of the yarn processing
  • Experience or ability to operate machinery and follow set procedures and
    Instructions
  • Good dexterity to work with fine yarn
  • Knowledge and understanding of quality, blend and other lot identification
    systems would be an advantage

    Personal Competencies:
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Results orientated with excellent time management skills
  • Self-motivated and flexible
  • Works with a positive approach and a desire to multi-skill
  • Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness
  • Good interpersonal skills

    Working hours - 6.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday
    Or 7.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday

    Holidays - 25 days including statutory
    Company pension scheme
    Basic Health Care Package

    Salary £19,000 to £21,000