Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Work setting

• Textile manufacturer

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Canvas
• Polyester or synthetic
• Nylon
• Fibreglass

Equipment and machinery experience

• Double needle machine
• Feller, feed-off arm
• Fusing machine
• Industrial sewing machine
• Multi-needle machine
• Single needle machine

Manufacturing sector experience

• Textile

Sewing experience

• Commercial

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program