Machine Operator

**Job description**

MW Canada was founded in 1963 and remains family-owned and operated. We are a wholesale têxtile manufacturer, recognized as a niche player in the window coverings business.

Our employees bring dedication, and experience to the task of producing innovative materials that ship worldwide.

Check us out on Instagram at MWCanadaLtd to see the amazing products we make Join us and become part of our success story.

**Job Summary**:
A Weaver is responsible for the production of fabric in the Weave-room. Quality control and a focus on standard operating procedures are vital. Weavers report to the Weaving Manager but must communicate on a regular basis with other Weavers, the Loom Mechanics and Material Handlers to ensure looms are operating properly. Main duties include:
**Machine Operation and Maintenance**
- Operate looms
- Continuously monitor loom for weaving defects (broken ends/picks, bad selvedge etc.)
- Repair broken yarns using a weaver’s knot
- Replenish empty yarn cones
- Cut woven pieces off of loom
- Ensure correct piece tickets are with each roll before leaving the loom

**Quality Control**
- Protect product during processing, staging and storage (avoid contamination)
- Assess product be as per training, standards and work instructions

**Other Duties include**:

- Packaging, Staging and Labeling
- Paperwork and Communication
- Computer Use

**Physical Demands**:
The physical demands profile of this position and it is considered “Medium” work, which includes:

- Walking and standing on cement floors - 8 hr shifts
- Frequency of bending, reaching, lifting, pulling and pushing are dependent upon daily task requirements, but should be considered as frequent
- Independently lift up to 30 lbs

**Qualifications**:

- English Language Skills - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
- Basic - understanding and creating simple spoken and written communication in routine, non-demanding situations of language use within the four areas
- Computer Skills - Basic - powering computers up/down, logging on/off, mouse use (point, select, drag and drop), opening/closing programs, type letters and numbers
- Eligible to work under Canadian laws regarding age restriction
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Willing to participate in all required training
- Weaving or equivalent manufacturing experience

**Shift**

This position will begin on days for training for a 3 - 5 month period (Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm). Once training is complete the position will move to afternoons.
- Afternoons: Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 11 pm

**What's in it for you?**
- Opportunity to work for a profitable company that operates in a niche market creating decorative window fashion fabrics
- Job stability with a company that has been family run since 1963
- Access to a competitive Group Benefits Plan and Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to increase your pay when you learn new processes and skills
- Share in company profit and get rewarded for the work that you do through participation in our deferred profit-sharing plan
- Like you we care about the environment We have implemented ways to reduce our carbon footprint and work in a more sustainable fashion

** Dental, Vision, Extended Health Benefits after 3 months

**AODA**

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

**Salary**: From $18.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Machine Operator: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location