Weaving Technician - A0638

Status: Open

Starting salary (Negotiable): 15,000/Monthly

Tags: Weaving Technician

Role Overview

The Weaving Technician is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and provide technical solutions of weaving machinery within the department. 

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.

Requirements

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

 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.

 

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