Textile Machinist/Technician

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Launceston
Salary
23000.00 - 25000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
17 Sep 2020
Closes
06 Oct 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The Hiring Heroes are proud to be assisting a long standing textile company based in Cornwall. A company filled with Heritage and the production of high standard textiles they are extremely popular among their customers.

They are currently looking for a number of textile workers to join the business under a new management team to progress and grow the business.

Main job role - Preparing and producing fibres.

* Spinning and winding yarn on to bobbins.

* Worsted and Woollen processing of various fibres.

* Finishing processes ready for despatch to the customer.

* Setting up and operating yarn processing machines

* Advising business and the wider production team on the production processes and the future efficiency of machines.

* Training and supervising textile operatives on using the machinery.

* Day-to-day maintenance, such as cleaning, oiling, greasing and checking performance levels.

* Troubleshooting equipment to spot and deal with potential issues before they arise.

* Diagnosing mechanical problems, isolating faulty parts and reporting to the In House M & E Engineer.

* Ordering replacement parts or, in some cases, making new parts.

* Maintaining accurate documentation and records for work completed, usually on computers.

* Working closely with the Senior Carding Engineer and M & E Engineer

Benefits

* Workplace pension

* Overtime may be available.

* Simply Health benefits

This role is working 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday, which will change to a double day shift after training to a rolling day shift.

This role will be ideal for anyone from a skilled textile background. The salary for this role is extremely competitive