Needle Loom Operator | Rotations (4-day Work Week)

Albarrie Canada Limited•Barrie, ON

5d•CA$21 - CA$21•Onsite

About The Position

Albarrie Canada Limited is a leading Canadian company specializing in designing and manufacturing innovative nonwoven technical fabrics that solve industrial and environmental issues. With a rich history spanning several decades, we have consistently delivered high-quality products and services to a diverse range of industries. Our commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has made us a trusted partner in the industrial sector. At Albarrie Canada Limited, we take pride in our dedication to environmental responsibility and safety. We prioritize the well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate. Our team embodies a spirit of collaboration, and we believe that every member has the potential to contribute to our ongoing success. Under the supervision of the Needle Loom Team Leader, the position performs a variety of needle loom functions. These major duties include but are not limited to; transporting raw materials throughout the warehouse, setting up looms or other processing machines, reading operating instructions and preparing loom pattern mechanisms, operating looms to needle punch fiber into textile fabrics or products, repairing minor mechanical problems such as broken or defective needles and completing major cleans on the machinery. This role has been created to cover a current vacancy within the team.

Requirements

Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent if studied from a different Country or Province)
0-3 months experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work independently as well as cohesively with employees and managers as part of a team
Problem solving skills in order to resolve conflicts and problems
Accuracy skills required when programming needle boards
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines
Health and Safety aware to minimize risk of injury from equipment

Responsibilities

Retrieves and transports raw materials required to produce correct products by operating the forklift and using other powered equipment and lifting devices
Places raw materials into the feedbox
Sets up and feeds the needle line machines as well as blends fiber according to instructions
Adjusts machine performance on material by observing machine operation; detecting malfunctions; adjusting settings
Observes process and continuously checks fabrics or products for defects and verifies quality and efficiency requirements
Investigates and troubleshoots equipment stoppages and notifies the team leader if there are any assembly, safety or quality issues
Notifies team leader or maintenance of mechanical malfunctions
Transports and stores finished products and packaging materials throughout the plant by operating the forklift and using other powered equipment and lifting devices
Records all production information on the production and quality reports
Performs basic maintenance, repair and cleaning duties of the equipment to include; cleaning fiber from pulleys, belts, chains and boards, using air hoses to blow fiber from under machinery, replacing side panels and screwing bolts
Ensure a safe environment at all times
Maintains complete knowledge of and complies with company and departmental policies, procedures and standards
Maintains client and company confidence by keeping information confidential and secure
Maintains a positive working relationship with team members and management in a team environment
Sets-up and organizes individual work area with designated supplies, forms and resource materials while maintaining cleanliness at all times