Sewing Technician

2 days ago

Arnprior, Ontario, Canada Safariland Group Full time

Transforming Lives Through Quality Manufacturing

Reporting to the Line Leader, the Sewing Technician is responsible for operating a wide variety of sewing machines to join parts of fabricated articles or garments in accordance with product instructions and customer specifications.

  • Performs basic and advanced sewing tasks and techniques on automated and industrial sewing equipment, adhering to safe working procedures.
  • Sets up sewing machines with proper tools, stitches, needles, and attachments to meet product requirements.
  • Conducts various sewing tasks such as top stitching, installing zippers, pockets, and pocket welts.
  • Performs non-routine tasks including grommeting, snaps, drills, marking, clip and turn, heat press, sonic seal, and other finer detailed sewing operations.
  • Forms pattern pieces and attaches built components.
  • Conducts in-line inspections for quality purposes.
  • May repair units that fail inspection.
  • Maintains target performance.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Maintains respectful communication with coworkers and supervisory staff.
  • Familiar with the Company's ISO Quality Policy and understands the impact of this position on the competitiveness and performance of the company.
  • Trained in the requirements of NIJ Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor and to facilitate conformity to the NIJ body Armor Compliance Testing Program specifications.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with and follows Health & Safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintains good housekeeping skills.

Requirements:

  • Minimum grade 10 and/or proven work experience.
  • 13 months to 2 years of related work experience in either a cutting or sewing environment is considered an asset.
  • Good communication skills both orally and written.
  • Must have flexibility to work various shifts.
  • Attention to detail and a positive attitude are necessary.
  • Must have basic math skills including fraction recognition using both metric and standard measurements.
  • Good working computer skills; MS Office software – MS Word, Excel.