Tufting Operator - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd.

Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd.

Verified Company

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

PURPOSE
***To efficiently operate Tufting machines such as Tuftco, Cobble and CMC and to ensure that carpets are produced and manufactured with no defects.

This position reports to the Tufting Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for operating tufting machine efficiently
Responsible for mending yarn by use of hand and specific tufting needles e.g. C needle and by using the mending gun should defects occur
Ensure the machines are threaded in its correct sequence from creel to needles
Ensures selvedges are kept equal on both sides by aligning poly to the machine needles and ensure it is locked to avoid poly movement
Ensure quality checks are carried out on backing, raw materials and polys.
Report any defects on the material, creel, airlines, burling frame, tubing, electrical and mechanical faults to the supervisors.
Visually observe raw materials and process product for potential faults.
Ensure continuous running of the machine.
Ensure that the correct color of yarn is used to mend the product on the machine.
Responsible for reducing Tufting faults going through to Backing Plant
Assists with creeling when required
Responsible for doing creel changes and poly changes when poly runs out and when there is a product change.
Responsible for documenting downtimes and productivity on all the machines using a live monitoring system.
Checking of sequence on pattern production and R&D projects as per product specification and always ensure that specifications are correct even for pattern repeats i.e. dimensions, sequence, width and length
Responsible for housekeeping as well as the machine and area around it
Work within the company and departments rules and regulation
Must be able to follow any reasonable instruction given by superior.
Observe and adhere to Health and Safety requirements

Competencies:

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Valuing Differences

Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.

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Work standards

Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; selfimposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

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Earning Trust

Gaining others' confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments while disclosing own positions; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges_._

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Initiating Action:

Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.

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Customer Orientation:

Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer's perspective when making decisions and acting; implementing service practices that meet the customers' and own organization's needs.

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Quality Orientation:

Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

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Safety Focus:

Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others' safety, upholding safety standards_._

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Planning and Organising:

Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources_._

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Continuous Learning:

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Influencing

Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes.

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Technology Savvy:

Leveraging one's practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.

Requirements: