Loro Piana Carding Operator
About Loro Piana
Loro Piana is a heritage Italian luxury textiles and apparel house renowned for exceptional cashmere, wool and technical fabrics. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with industrial know‑how and technical innovation, maintaining high standards of quality across raw material sourcing and production.
Loro Piana — Carding Operator in Roccapietra, Italy. Permanent full‑time role overseeing carding machine operation and quality for luxury fibres.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate and supervise carding machines across assigned shifts, ensuring continuous, safe production.
- Set up and adjust carding machine parameters for each article to meet product specifications and production targets.
- Monitor in‑process and final quality of carded sliver; identify defects and implement corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
- Collaborate closely with the production technologist and carding team to optimise processes and transfer technical knowledge.
- Perform routine mechanical checks and basic troubleshooting on carding equipment; escalate maintenance issues to the technical team.
- Maintain accurate production records, shift handovers and comply with health, safety and housekeeping protocols.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience operating carding machinery in spinning/textile production, preferably with animal fibres (wool, cashmere).
- Practical knowledge of carded spinning processes, fiber characteristics and raw material behaviour.
- Ability to interpret and apply machine settings and carding instructions for different articles and fibre types.
- Proven track record of working effectively with production technologists and multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with textile production safety standards.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years operating carding machines or equivalent roles within spinning/textile production, preferably in luxury fibres such as wool and cashmere.
Education
Technical or vocational diploma in textile technology, mechanical engineering or related discipline preferred; equivalent on‑the‑job training accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Roccapietra, Piedmont, Italy, within easy reach of Turin.
Culture
Loro Piana cultivates a craft‑centred culture that values technical mastery, meticulous quality control and respect for premium raw materials. The workplace blends traditional artisanal practices with modern production standards, emphasising teamwork between operators and technologists.
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