Insulation Blanket Closer

**What are Insulation Blankets?**

As part of our “Full Circle Solutions” approach, Kandrea Insulation manufactures and Installs our own line of soft cover removable **Insulation Blankets** for all energy sectors as well as commercial projects.

We are looking for motivated team players who are looking for employment and the opportunity to grow with us. We offer competitive compensation and group benefits along with a fast-paced and fun work environment. Currently, we are recruiting for Industrial Sewing Machine Operators and Blanket Closers in Leduc, AB.

**Position Summary**

The Blanket Closer is responsible for the closing portion of sewing of custom removable thermal insulation covers. After receiving the fabric from cutting, the blanket closer is responsible for sewing the fabric together, following standard sewing practices and instructions from colleagues and supervisors.

**Job Duties & Responsibilities**
- Actively participates in, and complies with, the workplace safety program
- Leads by example in daily activities by ensuring production and quality standards are maintained at the highest level
- Works within an environment of continuous improvement
- Operates JUKI single needle lock stitch sewing machine, to join sections of blankets or other articles into finished products on a production basis
- Ensures that all the required tools are available for use (e.g. scissors, knives, measuring devices etc.)
- Records production data as required
- Ensures a safe work environment by periodically cleaning sewing machine and shop area
- Maintains assigned sewing machine and equipment
- Trains new and existing members of our team in best practices, in order to improve our quality and productivity
- Communicates production issues directly and immediately to the supervisor
- Safety is everyone’s responsibility and you are responsible to look out for yourself and those around you

**Education & Experience**
- Previous sewing experience is required
- Experience using industrial sewing machine an asset
- Experience sewing blankets is required
- Experience closing blankets is required
- Able to work in a target-oriented environment, and adjust priorities as work demands change

**Skills**
- Able to perform repetitive tasks
- Able to speak, read and write in English
- Able to work in a team environment
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills, including punctuality

**Physical & Other Requirements**
- Exposure to industrial shop environment
- Ability to sit, lift, walk, climb, grasp, reach, crouch, pull, push and carry up to 50 lbs
- Predominantly sitting, but standing and walking (while carrying loads) is also required
- Exposure to noise, dust and fibre
- PPE required in workshop: “Tyvek” type coveralls, gloves, safety glasses, mask and hearing protection.
- **Ability to start early as the shift starts at 6:30am**

**Key Competencies**
- Management of Assets - Ability to responsibly manage and maintain company equipment and assets
- Quality Assurance - Ensures all quality assurance processes have been followed and products/services meet quality standards
- Safety - Ensures health and safety is a daily focus by acting in a safe manner at all times
- Manufacturing - Ability to effectively manage the manufacturing process and implement continuous improvement

**Work Remotely**:No

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

**Salary**: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leduc, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- The shift starts are 6:30am. Are you available to start this early?

**Experience**:

- Industrial Sewing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person