• 🏢 Well-known company with a strong industry presence and commitment to quality
• 💵 Earn extra with shift allowances, ensuring fair compensation for your work.
• 🎓 Advance your career with training and development opportunities.

This job description outlines the role, but additional tasks may arise. Good judgment and coordination with senior staff will be needed to handle unforeseen situations.

Role Summary:
Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of fibre blending, carding, and finishing machines, ensuring high-quality production and adherence to safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fibre Blending & Machine Operation: Accurately blend fibre, run carding and finishing machines efficiently and ensure smooth production.
• Safety & Equipment Handling: Safely operate machinery, handle wool bales, and follow all safety protocols.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Identify and report machine or fibre issues, ensure breakdowns are fixed promptly, and escalate unresolved issues.
• Quality & Compliance: Follow ISO standards, production procedures, and quality/environmental guidelines.
• Record-Keeping & Reporting: Accurately measure, record, and label materials, maintaining precise documentation.
• Training & Leadership: Train new employees in machine operations where competent, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills.
• Housekeeping & Continuous Improvement: Maintain a clean workspace and actively contribute to process improvements.

Skills & Requirements:

• Previous textile experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Methodical with good record-keeping abilities
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word & Excel)

If you want to know more, please contact us and we are happy to answer any questions.

How to apply:
📄 Apply online with your CV & relevant certificates


📞 Call Brodie at 03 477 4036 to discuss

🔎 Pre-employment drug screen & security check required NZApplicants must have NZ residency or a valid work permit

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