Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
4 days ago
**Job Summary**: The primary responsibilities for this role are to produce quality products using skills on a range of production sewing machines/equipment, while meeting production deadlines and output set by their Manager/Supervisor. Sewing Machine Operators are responsible for learning and mastering sewing techniques to assemble large safety covers, tarps, etc. into finished products. They must adhere to all Sewing Production Procedures and Policies, including Occupational Health and Safety requirements as per company policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Operational Performance and Production**
- Assemble pieces of safety covers.
- Operate sewing machines to sew and overcast edges of material simultaneously.
- Examine covers and operate sewing machines and other machines to repair covers and other articles during the manufacturing process.
- Complete production reports.
- May perform minor maintenance such as cleaning sewing machines and changing needles.
**Quality Control**
- Deliver quality products through focused performance of the work they individually produce.
- Monitor the quality and set up of each machine the operator is using and inform management of any issues with the equipment.
- Track and report individual production as required.
**Other**
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, being respectful and considerate of all team members.
- Abide by all applicable Health and Safety company policies and government legislation/regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
**Education and Experience**:
- High school
**Skills**:
- Experience with chain stitch, lock stitch, PFAFF, JUKI and KANSAII machines is an asset
- Basic English is needed to read, speak and write.
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to distinguish between all colours with a **strong attention to detail for quality control purposes**:
- Exceptional hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity in the operation of sewing equipment
- Proven ability to work independently and in teams within a large and diverse production environment
**Working Conditions**
- Travel Requirements: None
- Physical Environment: 100% Plant/Factory
- Physical Demand: Low to Moderate to Intensity. Sitting for extended periods of time, lifting up to 5lbs regularly. Visual accuracy and focused attention to tasks.
- Mental Effort: Moderate intensity with occasional higher levels of mental effort.
- Availability to work mandatory overtime hours during our “busy season” between first of September through end of November.
**Job Type**: Permanent/ PT; Permanent FT
**Contact**:
80 Blakeney Dr, Truro, NS B2N 6X1
PH: 902-893-4458
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
**Experience**:
- sewing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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