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
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Operate single, double, and multi-needle sewing machines to complete products as per customer specifications
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Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
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Inspect own work in order to meet quality standards
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Monitor sewing machine operation as per maintenance program
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Verify fabrics, threads, and parts; move/handle materials as per work order
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Other duties as assigned and/or directed by Operation leaders
Requirements
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Experience operating industrial sewing machines such as Singer, Union Special, Brother, Juki, and Consew is preferred
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Must be able to speak, read, and understand English in order to communicate effectively
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Excellent hand/eye coordination
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Previous experience in a manufacturing /assembly environment would be an asset
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Willing to learn new skills and grow with the company
Work Conditions
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Manufacturing settting, Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm; occasional overtime may be required
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Work involves sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, stooping, and pushing/pulling
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Will be required to lift/move objects weighing up to 10 - 50 lbs on a regular basis
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Many repetitive tasks
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Area is well-ventilated, but there may be occasional exposure to uncommon odours from different fabrics
