Weaver

Andritz AG; Kentville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Group insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Defined contribution pension plan with

Safety glasses/safety boots

Job summary

Andritz AG in Kentville, Nova Scotia, is seeking motivated general labourers for the weaving department. The role supports the loom operation, adheres to QHSE guidelines, and works night shifts on a full-time basis.

We are looking for candidates who can run multiple looms, spot fabric defects, keep accurate logs, and follow Work Instructions via the VKS system. The position offers group insurance, pension contributions, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of loom operating criteria and ability to run multiple looms.
• Ability to recognize conditions that may cause fabric defects and to record defects in detail.
• Maintain reports and follow work instructions via VKS and adapt to process changes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure loom guards are in place and safety requirements followed.
• Monitor production to meet efficiency and quality targets.
• Keep work area tidy and report defects to supervisor with details.
• Assist Loom Prepper as directed by Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Loom operation

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Tools

VKS system

Job description

Job title: Weaver

Job family: Manufacturing

Business area: Pulp & Paper Service

Contract location: Kentville, Nova Scotia, CA, B4N 3W6

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

We are looking for motivated general labourers to join our production team in the weaving department.

QHSE Responsibilities (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment)

• Comply with QHSE practices and rules, along with regulatory requirements
• Perform duties in a safe and compliant manner
• Report injury, near misses, unsafe or improper practices and conditions accurately and promptly.
• Assist in improving and maintaining safe and healthy working conditions, including participation in problem solving and risk analysis teams
• Attend all required HSE related training programs when required
• Coach new employees regarding proper HSE practices
• Know and understand the HSE plan and objectives
• Alert colleagues that are taking unnecessary risks
• Check safety devices prior to beginning operation
• Actively participate in HSE processes
• Question any work that you feel is unsafe and do not participate in work that will endanger the health or safety of any employee.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Job Requirements

• Have a good working knowledge of loom operating criteria and capable of running multiple looms at once.
• Must be able to recognize conditions that may result in fabric defects, in addition to recognizing a defect that has occurred.
• Reports all defects to Shift Supervisor and records in detail the status and cause of these defects on the Manufacturing Record.
• Works to a measured performance in both efficiency and quality requirements.
• Ensures all loom guards are in position and all safety requirements are followed.
• Leaves work area in a tidy condition at all times.
• Maintains accurate reports related to this position or as requested by Shift Supervisor.
• Assists Loom Prepper as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Must be familiar with all "Work Instructions" specific to weaving via VKS and all other relevant work instructions. Must keep current on new processes and process changes.

Pay:

Shift premiums offered for 12-hour shifts and night shifts

Job type:

Full-time, night shift: 7pm to 7am

Designated paid holidays

Group insurance program

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Defined contribution pension plan with employer match

Safety glasses/safety boots coverage

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.