Sewing Machine Operator

5 days ago

Scarborough, Canada Merrithew™ Full time

**Position overview**:
Reporting to the Production Supervisor the Sewing Machine Operator works in a team environment in our Scarborough warehouse facility. This role is responsible for sewing and stitching different upholstery components and maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.

**Major responsibilities**:

- Ensure that all materials and auxiliary supplies are available prior to beginning work
- Maintenance of industrial sewing machine
- Draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions according to project requirements
- Examine and ensure quality of work
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Sew missing stitches or replacement parts in accordance to repair instructions provided
- Observe operations to detect any faults or defects in raw materials or stitching
- Notify Lead Hand/Supervisor of any problems or discrepancies during the sewing process
- Ensure that excess material or threads are cut away from the finished product
- Ensure all items stitched are logged accordingly for productivity purposes
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required
- Act as a backup for pattern cutting
- Any other duties assigned

**Skills and qualifications**:

- Experience with single foot jewki an asset
- 2+ years of pedal operator sewing machine experience required
- Vinyl cutting and top stitch experience an asset
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Good verbal and written English communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment
- Able to carry up to 20 lbs. to and from equipment

**Please note**
- **Note to Recruiters : Thank you for your interest, but please do not contact us**:

- At the present time, we will only consider those applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada
- A complete job description will be provided upon request

Merrithew® is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please indicate so by notifying Human Resources.

**About Merrithew**®**:
Merrithew, Leaders in Mindful Movement, was co-founded by Lindsay and Moira Merrithew in 1988. For over 30 years they have been dedicated to enriching the lives of others by providing responsible exercise modalities and innovative fitness brands across the globe. Merrithew’s premier Pilates brand, STOTT PILATES®, delivers best-in class Pilates education and media to everyone from avid exercisers, elite athletes, and pre/post-natal clients, to rehab and fitness professionals, and is used by studios worldwide.

Other high-end Merrithew fitness brands include ZEN-GA®, Total Barre®, CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training and Halo® Training. Merrithew has trained over 80,000 students in over 135 countries. Merrithew’s Media Division (MMD) produces print and video-based content for professional and consumer markets.

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