sewing machine operator

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Tasks

• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Operate machines to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Set in sleeves, pockets, collars and other garment pieces
• Use sewing guides and tension devices

Type of materials

• Cotton or synthetic
• Fur
• Knits
• Leather
• Satin
• Silk
• Velvet

Equipment and machinery experience

• Double needle machine
• Seamer, automatic
• Serger or overlock
• Single needle machine

Sewing experience

• Commercial
• Garment section work
• Whole garment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning

Other benefits

• Other benefits