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Weaver

@ ANDRITZ AG

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Kentville, Nova Scotia

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Overview

ANDRITZ AG is hiring motivated general labourers for its weaving department production team. The role runs full-time on night shift (7pm to 7am) with shift premiums for 12-hour and night shifts, and involves operating multiple looms, monitoring fabric quality and following QHSE rules.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and monitor multiple looms during night shifts
  • Identify and report fabric defects to the shift supervisor
  • Follow QHSE rules and check safety devices before operation
  • Keep the work area tidy and maintain accurate production records
  • Assist the loom prepper as directed

Requirements summary:

  • Good working knowledge of loom operating criteria
  • Ability to run multiple looms at once
  • Recognize conditions that cause fabric defects
  • Familiarity with VKS weaving work instructions
  • Commitment to safety and QHSE practices

Tools & skills

loomVKS

Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-26

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovernight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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ANDRITZ AG

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Full company description

ANDRITZ is an international technology group based in Austria. The company offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture: With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas: Pulp & Paper Metals Hydropower Environment & Energy Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.

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Reported office locations
  • Stattegger Strasse 18, Graz, Styria 8045, AT
  • Waagner-Biro Platz 1, Raaba, Styria 8074, AT
Business categories
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Sustainability
  • Industrial
  • Paper Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Hydroelectric
Other recorded names
  • ANDRITZ AG
  • ANDRITZ
Specialties
  • Hydro
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Metals
  • Separation
  • Automation
  • Pumps
  • Feed and Biofuel
  • Nonwoven and Textile
  • Recycling
  • Environmental solutions
  • Marine/Offshore
  • Panelboard
  • Thermal power
  • and Wedge wire and perforation
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ANDRITZ is an international technology group based in Austria. The company offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture: With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest…

FieldValue
IndustryMachinery Manufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersGraz, Styria
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesHydroPulp & PaperMetalsSeparationAutomationPumpsFeed and BiofuelNonwoven and TextileRecyclingEnvironmental solutions
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Job description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

We are looking for motivated general labourers to join our production team in the weaving department.

QHSE Responsibilities (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment)

  1. Comply with QHSE practices and rules, along with regulatory requirements
  2. Perform duties in a safe and compliant manner
  3. Report injury, near misses, unsafe or improper practices and conditions accurately and promptly.
  4. Assist in improving and maintaining safe and healthy working conditions, including participation in problem solving and risk analysis teams
  5. Attend all required HSE related training programs when required
  6. Coach new employees regarding proper HSE practices
  7. Know and understand the HSE plan and objectives
  8. Alert colleagues that are taking unnecessary risks
  9. Check safety devices prior to beginning operation
  10. Actively participate in HSE processes
  11. Question any work that you feel is unsafe and do not participate in work that will endanger the health or safety of any employee.
  12. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Job Requirements

  1. Have a good working knowledge of loom operating criteria and capable of running multiple looms at once.
  2. Must be able to recognize conditions that may result in fabric defects, in addition to recognizing a defect that has occurred.
  3. Reports all defects to Shift Supervisor and records in detail the status and cause of these defects on the Manufacturing Record.
  4. Works to a measured performance in both efficiency and quality requirements.
  5. Ensures all loom guards are in position and all safety requirements are followed.
  6. Leaves work area in a tidy condition at all times.
  7. Maintains accurate reports related to this position or as requested by Shift Supervisor.
  8. Assists Loom Prepper as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
  9. Must be familiar with all "Work Instructions" specific to weaving via VKS and all other relevant work instructions. Must keep current on new processes and process changes.

Pay:

Competitive Salary

Shift premiums offered for 12-hour shifts and night shifts

Job type:

Full-time, night shift: 7pm to 7am

Benefits:

Designated paid holidays

Group insurance program

Life insurance

Medica/dental/vision care coverage

Employee assistance program

Defined contribution pension plan with employer match

Safety glasses/safety boots coverage

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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