This position will be located at our new location in Nisku #100 3615 11 Street Nisku, AB T9E 1C6
Reports To - Plant Supervisor
Summary
The Industrial Sewing Machine Operator operates sewing machines to join canvas, tarp, and other industrial fabrics in order to produce tents, rig tarps, insulated blankets, and a variety of custom products. This position requires regular or periodic rotation in various plant departments as required.
Job Duties
- Operate single, double, and multi-needle sewing machines to complete products as per customer specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
- Inspect own work in order to meet quality standards
- Monitor sewing machine operation as per maintenance program
- Verify fabrics, threads, and parts; move/handle materials as per work order
- Other duties as assigned and/or directed by Operation leaders
Requirements
- Experience operating industrial sewing machines such as Singer, Union Special, Brother, Juki, and Consew is preferred
- Must be able to speak, read, and understand English in order to communicate effectively
- Excellent hand/eye coordination
- Previous experience in a manufacturing /assembly environment would be an asset
- Willing to learn new skills and grow with the company
Work Conditions
- Manufacturing settting, Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm; occasional overtime may be required
- Work involves sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, stooping, and pushing/pulling
- Will be required to lift/move objects weighing up to 10 - 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Many repetitive tasks
- Area is well-ventilated, but there may be occasional exposure to uncommon odours from different fabrics
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