Industrial Sewing and Upholsterer

3 weeks ago


North Vancouver, Canada Nomad Vanz Full time

Nomad Vanz is a premium custom van conversion company based in North Vancouver. Our core values of continual leading design and the hands-on craftsmanship mindset make us a unique and exciting place to work. Nomad Vanz is like a living laboratory. We experiment, we test, and we produce our van builds all under the hustling and bustling production environment. **This is where our van builds physically come to life. **This is **Who We Are**.

For our ever-growing operation, we are looking for **Industrial Sewist and Upholsterer **to join our team.

Developing your skills is our priority. We provide all the tools and equipment needed for your role. You would share our values and pride towards creating amazing vans destined for great outdoor adventures. You are comfortable working on a team employed by a small business.

This role is a **full-time permanent **(Monday - Friday) position located in North Vancouver.

**Meet Your Future Team**:
Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, you will be creating the soft goods to meet all the quality and efficiency standards in sewing and upholstering different products.

**If you were our Industrial Sewist and Upholsterer, here are some of the core activities you would be doing**:

- Because we have our own equipment, in addition to sewing, you will handle all in house upholstery
- Quality first. You will review, troubleshoot, and repair any quality control issues with the Project Coordinator and the Owners of Nomad Vanz.
- Evolve is our DNA, you will champion it, and you will partner with your team to identify areas of improvement in order to be better than yesterday
- In cross-learning, you will be continually challenged in developing your skills.

**Are you our future Industrial Sewist and Upholsterer?**
- Handcraft upholstery items from scratch.
- Cutting, sewing, and gluing fabric according to the requirements of each article.
- Affixing zippers, clasps, laces, magnets, and similar fittings.
- Measuring and cutting leather or fabric with the aid of design stencils.
- Gluing, nailing, and stitching fabric into place.
- Conducting quality checks for orders in-process and completed.
- Ability to manage multiple orders and van conversions at a time.

**Experience and Abilities**
- You have a minimum of 3 year experience in operating Industrial Sewing Machine _(eg: Juki)_
- High attention to detail and organization required.
- Competency in using computers and electronic devices.
- Ability to work independently while ensuring deadlines are met.
- Cohesive member of a larger team.
- Ability to distinguish between colors.
- Ability to efficiently switch-tasking with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to lift, pull, and manipulate heavy objects.
- Ability to stand, kneel, and walk for the entire work day.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English.

**Equal Opportunity**
Nomad Vanz is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

**Nomad Vanz Mission Statement**:

- Expanding Horizons_

Design your future through challenge, experimentation and inspiration.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- sewing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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