Machine Operative
Purpose
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Machine Operative. (Yarn Production) In this role, you will play a vital part in our production team, helping to efficiently transform raw materials into high-quality yarn. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and gain hands-on experience with various production processes.
- Operating various machinery in textile mill, including carding, fettling, spinning, and winding machinery, converting raw materials into yarn.
- Setting up machine, controlling and adjusting settings & reporting issues
- Work efficiently and effectively to meet production targets.
- Maintain a safe working environment through the strict adherence to company health and safety rules and procedures. Actively participate in promoting excellent health and safety in the workplace
- Perform daily quality checks to maintain production of the highest quality yarn.
- Effectively communicate any quality concerns and issues to the supervisor.
- Ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
- Ensuring that all cleaning and lubrication is carried out when the machines are at a standstill, following standards operating procedures in full
- Assist department supervisors and manager when required.
- Provide absence cover for yarn production and yarn store operatives when necessary.
- Provide training for trainees and less experienced members of the team when you are fully trained and competent.
- Any other duties as and when reasonably requested by the management team
- Some mechanical experience would be preferred
- Comfortable with manual handling adhering to Health & Safety requirements
- Work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent attendance and timekeeping
- Positive can-do attitude, keen to learn
- Able to work in a fast-paced role, and able to run number of machines at once
- Full capacity to recognise and distinguish between different colours.
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement within a production environment
- Computer literate – will receive addition training on SAP system and scanners
- Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
- Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others.
- Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
We are an international brand with a long-standing reputation for innovation, design and premium quality – producing authentic, woollen fabrics and accessories for leading fashion brands and interior designers worldwide.
As one of the select few mills in the UK that can perform all processes at a single site, we boast remarkable versatility and the ability to control each process to meet our exacting standards. Each of these processes required incredible expertise and finesse, which is where our fantastic, diverse team come into play who champion a culture that encourages leadership, creativity, innovation and learning p interacting as one team, irrespective of position or level.
Even after almost two centuries in business, we remain incredibly ambitious with big plans for growth and expansion. End-to-end technology integration, growing new routes to market, and increasing brand awareness are just some of the exciting new projects in the pipeline, with plenty more to come.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV and covering letter using the button below. If you have any further questions, please get in touch at careers@moons.co.uk.
