About our company
Camira are a multi-award-winning textile 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.
Purpose of the role
To set up new weaving schedules in loom in accordance with fabric specifications.
To adjust loom settings to ensure fabric weaves to the correct quality and specification.
To ensure looms are free from defects which could present a safety hazard.
To repair and replace faulty loom parts.
The day to day
* To adhere to the Camira Code of Conduct and comply with all relevant quality, environmental, health & safety, data protection, and corporate legislative requirements
* To start up new production jobs in loom, ensuring the fabric is set to weave as determined by the job specification.
* Ensuring any loom defects regarding health and safety are repaired immediately, or taken out of service until safe operation can be guaranteed.
* Correcting any machine faults or variation when fabric is weaving in loom.
* Checking the fabric width, pick rate, design, length settings and yarn used at every new start up.
* Changing looms over from different designs and gears.
* Checking all looms at the start of every shift to ensure fabric woven is fault free.
* Patrolling looms and completing a quality check sheet at the start of every shift.
* Assisting weavers to ensure all fabric woven is fault free by making fine adjustments to loom settings as and when required.
* Responding to loom breakdowns to repair and fit parts when required.
* Working with the knotting team to ensure style changes are done as efficiently as possible
* Updating the Barco plan board to ensure accurate data is generated.
* Ensure general maintenance is carried out on all looms.
* Ensure the working and storage areas are clean, tidy and free of obstructions.
Additional considerations:
* Night Shift - Monday to Friday
* Knowledge of flat weaving production.
* Knowledge of Dornier, Sulzer,Somet & Picanol machines.
* Knowledge of airjet, rapier, dobby and jacquard weaving.
* Well organised both for yourself and your team
* Attention to detail
Employee Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension with Employer Contribution of 4%
* 23 days Annual leave (Plus bank holidays)
* Option to Buy Annual leave
* Long Service Holidays
* Christmas Vouchers
Camira Values
Our success lies in our customer’s success. We focus on building long lasting relationships and delivering a brilliant customer experience to a global market; using digital technologies, providing high-quality products, support and services that add value, inspire, and exceed expectations.
Our commitment to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards ensures we consistently deliver products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements. We do the right thing, no matter how hard. We uphold integrity, honesty, and transparency with our customers, our people, and the planet. We respect our resources and commit to making pioneering fabrics and delivering value added services that contribute positively to a more sustainable future.
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At Camira, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We adopt a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture ensures all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. If you require any adjustments and/or additional support during the interview process, please let the talent team know.
Join Camira and be part of a company that values your unique skills and supports your professional journey. Apply now and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional fabrics.