Soft Furnishing Production Apprentice

About this opportunity

A fantastic opportunity is available at Airline Services Interiors in Wythenshawe. This role will allow the candidate to develop various skills required within a busy textile manufacturing environment.

To learn all aspects of Aircraft curtain/seat cover production including:

• Drawings
• Cutting
• Embroidery
• Assemble of curtains/covers
• Pleating/pressing
• Quality control
• Components of curtains
• Checking/Inspecting processes
• Packaging

Cutting:
• To assist the cutting of bespoke curtains and seat covers
• To be able to lay cut using detailed patterns
• Gain experience of using Eastman cutting machine
• To be able to hand cut fabrics
• Gain experience of reading detailed technical drawings, outlining the cutting details for curtails/covers

Curtain Assembly:
• To receive cut work from the cutting dept
• Issuing the cut work to the machinists for make up in accordance with details on drawings
• To monitor that the curtains are correctly assembled
• To develop the necessary skills required to be a jig operator
• To liaise with all members of the production team when required.
• Operating the studding machine
• To be responsible for reporting stock levels to the Production Supervisor
• To complete any required curtain samples, working with design staff when required
• Gain experience of reading detailed technical drawings, outlining all details of curtails/covers construction

Embroidery:
• To carry out all embroidery duties, including curtain part numbers, headrest covers etc, making sure that a high level of workmanship is maintained
• To maintain correct stock levels for embroidery
• To fill in all relevant paperwork for embroidery, including keeping your own accurate records of threads and designs used
• An ability to priortise their work duties i.e. requirements with embroidery against requirements with curtains
• To monitor quality for all embroidery

Pleating & Pressing:
• To press curtain pieces in preparation for pleating
• To pleat all curtain pieces to the correct pleat size
• Follow correct procedures when using the autoclave
• Once pleated, curtain sections to be grouped accordingly
• To learn any new work procedures and systems required within the production pleating/pressing department

Inspection:
• To work with all members of the inspection team in ensuring that inspection flow is maintained to meet set targets
• Gain experience of reading detailed technical drawings required when inspecting all critical areas of manufacture
• Check that a consistently high quality of sewing and general workmanship is maintained
• Liaising with production/cutting supervisors when required
• To maintain correct stock levels for the inspection department, notifying the Production Manager when stocks are low
• Organise and prioritise workloads when required, particularly in the absence of the Inspection Supervisor
• Monitor progress of workloads and report any problems to the Production Manager
• To always maintain communication and feedback to the production management team
• To liaise with certification staff when required
• To liaise with design staff in relation to drawings and patterns

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

• GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to carry out both verbal and written instructions
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Must have a friendly, approachable manner
• A flexible approach to workload
• A conscientious person who takes pride in their work

Skills

• Good numeracy and writing skills
• Some experience of reading technical drawings would be an advantage but full training will be given
• Any textile skills would be helpful