We are hiring a production tech

 

We are looking for a part time Production Technician ideally working between 16 and 25 hours a week. 

We are looking for an efficient, driven machinist with an eye for detail that is good at working in a small team to strict deadlines. A good understanding and interest in sustainable and ethical textile practices is critical to the role.

We are looking for someone to focus on apparel manufacturing (with some elements of bags and homeware as well). We produce for a variety of companies from start-ups to high-end luxury brands. Looking for someone who has the desire to grow their role within the business and learn and contribute to our team.

 

Key Skills

  • Ability to use different types of industrial sewing machines to produce sewn products i.e. Lockstitch, overlockers and pressing equipment.
  • To organise and maintain an efficient workstation.
  • To produce sewn items that meet quality standards, targets and deadlines and be aware of work techniques and methods used in sewing production i.e. seam types, stitch type, fabric handling and finish.
  • Have a good understanding of different materials and the effects this will have on the production.
  • Ability to read, interpret and work to instructions i.e. specifications, standard operating procedure.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Experience in using industrial sewing machines and able to produce a high standard of finish.
  • Work as part of a sewing production team or individually, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
  • Take ownership of work, recognising the value of the role within the organisation and the value of the role others perform.
  • Demonstrate a responsive, flexible approach to changing working environments and sewing production demands
  • Develop and maintain effective communications with colleagues and production staff to ensure a productive work environment i.e. supervisors, team leaders, fellow machinists, senior machinists.
  • Commit to achieving and maintaining sewing production quality standards and efficiency rates.

(NOT A DESIGN ROLE)

Resources & Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of industrial sewing experience.
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification is ideal but not necessary

Working Hours/Salary/Location

A successful applicant will be based at our Dunfermline workshop 

26-42 Gardener’s Street
Dunfermline
KY12 0RN
Scotland

Deadline: 31/03/2024
Start date: TBC
Salary: £12 an hour 
How to apply: Please send your CV and a short cover letter to nina@kalopsiacollective.com

The Company

KC Manufacturing (formerly - Kalopsia Collective) is an award-winning textile product manufacturer, established in 2012 and operating as a Social Enterprise. Kalopsia’s aim is to batch-manufacture textile products more ethically and sustainably in the UK.