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  • How many Back Filler jobs are available on Pertemps?

    There are 1 Back Filler jobs available on Pertemps right now.

  • What does a Back Filler do?

    Tasks required include:

    • Sets controls, starts machinery and monitors the passage of material processed.
    • Replenishes the supply of input fibres, removes and replaces full output packages, cards and spools.
    • Detects blockages, tangled thread, defective or broken material, and joins broken ends by hand or mechanical knotting.
    • Checks quality of completed material, marks any flaws and removes badly damaged sections.
    • Examines colour cards or specifications, estimates quantity of colouring material needed to print or dye fibre and calculates and mixes ingredients accordingly.
    • Stretches, shrinks, brushes, dampens and presses fabric and shears or burns off protruding fabric fibres as required.
    • Cleans and oils machine, detects and reports mechanical faults to technicians.
  • What are the entry requirements for a Back Filler?

    There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs relating to textile manufacture at Levels 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available.