Job Description

With innovation, diversity, and partnership at the heart of our company's ethos, Scott & Fyfe have been designing and producing a vast range of technical textiles for numerous market areas worldwide for over 160 years.

Due to continued increased growth and output across our pipe rehabilitation value stream, we are looking to introduce a new role of a sewing machine operator to add to our team of machine operators based, in person, here at our Tayport Factory on a full time and permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety and Compliance:

Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Report any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate personnel.

Quality Control:

Inspect fabrics for defects, irregularities, and deviations from quality standards. Make necessary adjustments to the machines to maintain product quality.

Machine Setup and Operation:

Set up, calibrate, and operate an industrial sewing machine according to product specifications and work orders. Monitor machine operations to ensure smooth and efficient production.

Material Handling:

Cut and create templates of raw material in preparation for assembly on the sewing machine, ensuring proper alignment and tension. Monitor material supply and replenish as needed.

Troubleshooting:

Identify and troubleshoot technical issues that may arise during the production process. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure optimal machine performance.

Data Recording:

Accurately record production data, including machine settings, production rates, and any quality-related information. Provide regular updates to supervisors and team members.

Process Optimization:

Collaborate with the production team to improve knitting processes, enhance productivity, and minimize downtime. Provide suggestions for process improvements based on first hand experience.

Teamwork:

Collaborate with colleagues from different departments, such as design, quality assurance, and maintenance, to ensure seamless production processes and successful outcomes.

This is a shift-based role, working on a initial pattern of 3 x 12 hour shifts per week on a day shift plan. As volume grows the role will require rotation of day shift and night shift in the future. You will be expected to be able to travel to Tayport to start your shift independently of public transport to start at 6am or 6pm.

Salary starts from 23,250 per annum on the initial shift pattern.

If you feel you have the skills to join a successful and hardworking team on a permanent basis, becoming part of an employee-owned company, then apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 23,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee stock purchase plan Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:

Tayport DD6 9EE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Can you get to Tayport for 6am?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person