Master Technician - Folder Making

Job Title: Folder Maker

Department: Production / Sewing Department

Reporting To: CMD head

Job Location: Unit 01 Bommanahalli, Bangalore.

Job Summary

The Folder Maker is responsible for designing, fabricating, and maintaining folders, guides, and attachments used in sewing machines to improve productivity, consistency, and garment quality in knitwear manufacturing. The role supports production efficiency by developing customized folders for various sewing operations and ensuring their proper functioning on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

Folder Development & Fabrication

• Design and manufacture sewing folders, guides, and attachments as per production requirements.
• Develop customized folders for various knit garment operations such as hemming, binding, piping, tape attachment, placket folding, and elastic insertion.
• Interpret technical specifications, samples, and operation requirements to create suitable folder designs.
• Modify existing folders to improve sewing quality and production efficiency.

Installation & Maintenance

• Install folders and attachments on sewing machines.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repair of damaged or malfunctioning folders.
• Perform periodic maintenance and calibration of folders and guides.
• Ensure proper alignment and operation of folders during production.

Production Support

• Work closely with Industrial Engineering (IE), Production, and Maintenance teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support during new style development and production trials.
• Assist operators in understanding proper folder usage.
• Reduce defects and operator handling through effective folder design.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce sewing cycle time through folder innovations.
• Participate in productivity improvement projects.
• Maintain records of folder designs, modifications, and inventory.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• ITI/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool & Die Making, Fitter, Machinist, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience as a Folder Maker in a garment manufacturing environment.
• Experience in knitwear production is preferred.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of garment sewing machinery and attachments.
• Ability to operate lathe, drilling, milling, and grinding machines.
• Understanding of folder design principles for knit garments.
• Ability to read technical drawings and garment construction specifications.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication and machining processes.

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under production deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Folder development lead time.
• Reduction in sewing defects related to folding operations.
• Improvement in sewing productivity through folder implementation.
• Machine downtime due to folder issues.
• First-pass quality performance.
• Number of successful folder innovations introduced.

Working Conditions

• Factory production environment.
• Frequent interaction with sewing operators, supervisors, IE team, and maintenance personnel.

May be required to work under tight production schedules and during new style developments