Night Shift Production Technician-Weaving-Warping

Davey Textile Solutions Inc. is seeking a Night Shift Production Technician for their Edmonton facility. This entry-level role involves operating and maintaining weaving looms and warpers, ensuring production meets quality standards. Responsibilities include machinery setup, maintenance, and adhering to safety protocols. The position requires Grade 12 or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 12:15am to 8:15am.
Davey Textile Solutions Inc.® has been providing solutions to the Canadian textile industry since 1986. Our Mission is keeping you safe through innovative textile solutions with a commitment to quality and service. Davey Textile Solutions is the global leader in sustainable textile innovations through technology and our people. Our Motto is “Be Seen, Be Safe”


We have over 70 staff members with a global service offering through our manufacturing facility and warehouse located here in Edmonton, as well as a distribution warehouse in Houston, Texas, and sales office in Mexico.


Our Culture:
Davey Textiles prides itself on maintaining a strong culture revolved around our core values:

Dedicated
Family
Integrity
Passion
Quality

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Weaving/Warping Technician is an entry level position responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of weaving looms and warpers, ensuring that production meets customer specifications and quality standards. This role includes operating machinery, performing maintenance tasks, adhering to safety protocols, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment.
NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION:



This is an hourly, non-exempt position, which qualifies for approved overtime in accordance with the Alberta Labour Standards Act.
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 12:15am – 8:15am

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Set up weaving/warping machines according to approved weave/warping draw definitions
Manufacture products in accordance with customer specifications
Fix stops and run looms & warper efficiently, perform beam change
Inspect looms & warper and perform maintenance, clean up oil and grease drips
Label boxes with fabric and make samples when requested, Beam lot tracking
Operate sewing/serging machines
Follow 5S requirements
When quality issues are identified, inspect and remove defective products, inform Team Lead of any issues
Communicates well through spoken and written English language
Clean area and make it ready for the next shift as well as weekly, monthly, yearly maintenance
Attend meetings and training sessions
Participate in inventory counts and preparation
Fill out daily production paperwork, follow NCR processes and fill out paperwork accordingly
Read and respond to emails
Follow all safety procedures and policies
Undergo hearing test within first three months of employment
Core competencies: Teamwork, Self-development, Personal learning, Organized, Dependable, Attention to detail

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 or GED and basic math skills
Good written and spoken English
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Forklift training is an asset
Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.