Weaving Technician

Mpower Talent Acquisition; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a meticulous and vibrant Weaving Technician for their client in Cape Town. The role involves maintenance tasks, supporting product development, and upholding safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in a similar role, preferably in the textile industry, and experience with Galan and Mandel's weaving machines is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Textile industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out predictive and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and costs.
• Support trials and provide technical input on new product development.
• Define and optimize machine settings for quality.

Skills

Technical and maintenance skills

Problem-solving and decision-making

Planning and organization

Documentation and record-keeping

Communication and interpersonal ability

Supervision, mentoring, and training

Stock control and budget awareness

Product development knowledge

Strong safety and housekeeping discipline

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

Galan weaving machines

Mandel's weaving machines

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and vibrant Weaving Technician for our Client based in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance:
  • Carry out predictive and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and costs.
  • Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and restore equipment to service.
  • Uphold safety standards and best practices during all maintenance work.
  • Communicate major technical issues to the Weaving Supervisor without delay.
  • Manage and control spares, tools, and critical parts to ensure availability.
  • Repair damaged or worn parts for reuse where possible to reduce costs.
  • Maintain accurate records for traceability and performance analysis.
  • Ensure weaving standards are met on all looms and twister machinery.
  • Keep work areas organized and safe.
• Development:
  • Support trials and provide technical input on new product development.
  • Define and optimize machine settings for quality, runnability, and cost balance.
  • Assess equipment modifications or requirements for new developments.
  • Provide feedback on new designs implemented and improve performance.
  • Document all trials and developments for future reference.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Technical and maintenance skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Planning and organization.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Communication and interpersonal ability.
• Supervision, mentoring, and training.
• Stock control and budget awareness.
• Product development knowledge.
• Strong safety and housekeeping discipline.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Textile industry experience is advantageous.
• Experience with Galan and Mandel's weaving machines is advantageous.

How to Apply

Please forward your CV and qualifications to - using "Weaving Technician" as the reference / subject line.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.