Job Description

Valmiera Glass Group is one of the leading glass fibre manufacturers in Europe, with 60 years of experience in the production of glass fibre. VALMIERA GLASS GROUP's core business areas are glass fibre research, glass fibre product development, production, and trade.

As a major international producer of glass fibre fabrics for many technical applications, VALMIERA GLASS GROUP operates a quality control system that fulfils strict international requirements for a variety of industrial markets including composites, thermal and technical insulation, and construction industries. VALMIERA GLASS GROUP products benefit from innovative production and application technology plus the most up-to-date manufacturing facilities.

Work at Valmiera Glass UK Limited opens the door to so many opportunities. We are developing our staff's skills and interest through internal and external training programmes.

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our team in Sherborne.

Overall function and description of the job

To weave high quality fabric at the maximum attainable efficiency, by correct patrolling, starting, stopping, flagging of looms and repairing weaving faults.

Main duties:

Patrol loom sets checking quality of fabric and condition of weavers beams continuously. Inspect fabric using inspection loom spotlights (where applicable). Observe and respond to loom lights which indicate type of faults. Repair faults, including the most frequent: weft package run out, warp break, weft break, selvedge spool break or run out, without leaving a start mark. Report any condition reducing efficiency or quality on the set to the Section Leader. Clean weft feeder/accumulator as required, at least once per shift, ensuring weft channel is free from dirt and contamination. Change weaving glue regularly. Be aware of fabric faults and what they look like (fabric defects standards manual), taking appropriate corrective action and notifying the section leader, and recording details. Document quality and/or other faults, ensuring continuity between shifts. Draw in new warps as per priority list from the planning department. Repair warps without leases from the preparation department. Repair any damaged warps. Attend to any re-reeds in the Weave Shed as required. Rotating shift work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.35 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Free flu jabs On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person