Apprentice Tuner/ Loom Technician

To play a key role in our Cloth Production team, ensuring looms run efficiently and fabric is produced to the highest quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, committed to excellence, and ready to contribute to our goal of 100% OTIF delivery and premium wool fabric production

Work closely with weavers, tuners and cloth production management team to support smooth, efficient loom operations Attend mandatory training at the Textile Centre of Excellence and complete a Level 2 Textile Qualification after a probationary period Learn all technical aspects of loom management, including: Leasing out/in Reading weft/warp plans and drafts Transferring of information from computer to machine Setting templates and understanding weaving faults and their cause, Performing gear changes and maintenance checks Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures and maintain a clean, safe work environment Take ownership of a share of looms, maintaining quality and efficiencies to a high level Learn all aspects of cloth manufacturing, including learning how to weave Prepare looms for jobs to be ready for twisting in Develop a deep understanding of wool cloth manufacturing and what makes a quality fabric Become a valued member of the team who grows with the business

Training:

You will receive in-house training and complete your level 2 textile qualification with the textile Centre of Excellence, meeting with your tutor once a month on site at Abraham Moon & Sons.

Training Outcome:

Qualified Loom Tuner.

Employer Description:
With over 185 years of proudly British manufacturing and design heritage to our name – we are experts in producing woollen cloth of unrivalled character and quality. Today, we are one of a select few mills within the UK that manufacture and sell our cloth directly to our customers from a single site – allowing us to control every single stage within the production process to the highest standard.

Working Hours :
Alternate weeks shifts 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm (Half hour unpaid break) Monday to Friday

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness