Tufting Creeler - Pietermaritzburg at Belgotex Floors

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS

• Creel or de creel the allocated machine during a shift to achieve the shift production plan (volumes across all the machines) ensuring product specifications and quality standards are adhered to.  This includes:
• Unload or load the creel with yarn according to the production plan / when instructed.
• Ensure the correct yarn is loaded in the correct position on the creel.
• Ensure that any foreign yarn is removed from the creel.
• Ensure that defect cone holders are reported immediately.
• Be able to answer to and account for any creeling or de creeling faults.
• Perform Creel changes circular, according to set sequence or as per the correct number.
• Ensure that machines are creeled / de-creeled timeously - Monitor production OEE within targeted parameters,
• Work with the Shift Supervisor to keep them informed of any maintenance and repairs issues that may impact downtime now or in the future this includes:
• Defects in the creel
• Defects in the air lines
• Electrical issues
• Mechanical issues
• Track all creeling or de creeling completed during the shift against the production plan and be able to supply the Shift Supervisor with an update.
• Track creel waste levels generated during shift production to look for trends and work with the Shift Supervisor / forklift driver to find long term solutions.
• Attend daily shift team briefings and relay critical information to the Shift Supervisor / forklift driver to be constantly updated of issues requiring attention.
• Constantly update the shift supervisor on quality standards and product specific issues during the shift
• Work with the other shift operators to implement solutions to quality defects or product specification issues detected.
• Ensure that all processes, recipes, and production specifications are documented into required SOP and process flow formats and stored centrally as per agreed document management system.
• Ensure the most up to date SOPs and transactional documentation are followed to ensure consistency of process.
• Work with the Shift Supervisor to implement continuous improvement processes to improve output, reduce variability and manage operational constraints.
• Perform all shift activities that ensure compliance with applicable safety, health and environment legislation and audit requirements.
• Clean the Tufting department to ensure that housekeeping standards are always maintained.
• Report any safety defects to the Shift Supervisor
• Ensure housekeeping is kept to 5S standards.
• Follow any reasonable work instruction as may be required from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and skill

• Ability and skill to creel and de-creel the tufting machine according to quality standards and product specifications is an advantage.
• Must not be colour blind.
• Must have good vision (to see the finer details in carpet manufacturing).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001,18001 is an advantage.
• System and application knowledge e.g., 5S, CAMS.
• The incumbent required significant technical knowledge and experience (minimum 1 years) in Tufting production.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 / Matric with a pass in Maths/Maths Lit and English is essential.
• CTFL Learnership or 1 year’s relevant production experience in Tufting is essential.