Narrow Fabric Raschelina weaving machine operator

Brightwake Ltd; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwake Ltd in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is seeking a Warp Knitter for a 2-shift rota (Days and Afters). Training can be provided for pattern changes and lace knitting, with a focus on safety, quality, and accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate will have attention to detail and be able to perform beam changes, with the potential for wage progression as competency increases.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Pattern changes and lace knitting experience are advantageous, training can be provided.
• Prior warp knitting or narrow fabric/crochet knitting experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, follow required procedures with PPE for your own safety and colleagues.
• Produce products to required standards; complete quality checks and resolve problems promptly.
• Complete all required paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Produce to achieve 100% customer attainment.
• Identify and resolve performance issues; inform shift supervisors as needed.
• Involvement in training activities to improve personal effectiveness and train others.
• Maintain housekeeping and general hygiene at all times.
• Minimise spoilage and resolve issues as they arise.
• Beam changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Training others

Safety procedures

Beam changes

Pattern changes/Lace knitting (adv)

Job description

We are currently looking for someone to join our team on a 2-shift rota of Days and Afters. We are happy to hear from anyone who is either already an experienced Warp Knitter, recently started out on a career as a Warp Knitter and who aspires to develop themselves further in this field, or would like to train in a traditional career as a Warp Knitter.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you may have some experience in a similar role operating narrow fabric / crochet knitting machines and performing beam changes.

Key responsibilities

• Working in a safe manner, following required procedures with correct us of PPE, ensuring your own safety and safety of your colleagues.
• Producing products to the required standards, ensuring all quality checks are completed in line with the quality management system. Identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Completing all required paperwork in a clear and accurate manner.
• Producing product in order to achieve 100% customer attainment.
• Identifying and resolving, where possible, issues affecting performance, informing shift supervisors where applicable.
• Involvement in training activities to improve your own effectiveness as well as training others.
• Maintain good housekeeping and general hygiene at all times.
• Minimising any spoilage, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
• Beam changes.

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to complete documentation accurately and although not essential, experience of pattern changes and lace knitting would be an advantage, however training can be provided for the right applicant.

Remuneration will reflect your current level of competency, with the potential to increase when fully trained.

Brightwake is a leading manufacturer of medical devices based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. At the heart of our operation is a fleet of narrow fabric Raschelina crochet machines.