Maintenance Engineer

About the 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

To set up new weaving schedules in loom in accordance with fabric specifications,adjust loom settings to ensure fabric weaves to the correct quality and specification and toensure looms are free from defects which could present a safety hazard.

Responsibilities

• 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 with regard to 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.
• Maintain the departments quality, health and safety standards by following the set procedures.

Knowledge/Education/Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of flat weaving production.
• Knowledge of Dornier, Sulzer, Somet & Picanol machines.
• Knowledge of Camira woven products.
• Knowledge of airjet, rapier, dobby and jacquard weaving.
• Good attention to detail.
• Mechanical skills.
• The ability to recognise and rectify mechanical and material faults.
• Excellent numeric and literacy skills.
• Experience in woven textiles.
• Experience of loom mechanics.
• Experience of yarns and their limitations / characteristics
• To adhere to the Camira Code of Conduct and comply with all relevant quality, environmental, health & safety, data protection, and corporate legislative requirements.

Aptitudes Required

• The ability to bend stretch and lift weights up to 25 kgs.
• Flexibility and self-motivated.
• The ability to distinguish between similar colours and shades.
• Good hand and eye co-ordination.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Rotating Shift Pattern

• 5:45am 14:15pm
• 13:30pm-22:00pm

Camira ValuesOur success lies in our customers 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.

Apply todayAt 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.

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