sewing machine operator

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• Use sewing guides and tension devices

Type of materials

• Canvas
• Cotton or synthetic
• Silk

Equipment and machinery experience

• Double needle machine
• Industrial sewing machine
• Seamer, automatic
• Single needle machine

Sewing experience

• Commercial
• Domestic

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available