Reporting to the Line Leader, the Assembler operates a wide variety of sewing machines to join parts of fabricated articles or garments in accordance with product instructions, product sample and customer specifications.

Performs basic or more advanced sewing tasks and techniques on automated and industrial sewing equipment with knowledge of safe working procedures Sets up sewing machine with proper tools, sets stitches, needles and/or attachments to meet required product/contract requirement Performs various sewing tasks such as top stitching, installing zippers, pockets and pocket welts Performs other non-routine tasks which may include 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 Monitors and meets required target

Other:

Maintains respectful communication with co-workers 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 Standard-0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Body Armorand to facilitate conformity to the NIJ body Armor Compliance Testing Programspecifications Perform other duties as assigned Complies with and follows Health & Safety policies and how it applies to daily duties Maintains good house keeping skills

Qualifications:

Minimum grade 10 and/or proven work experience 13 months to 2 years of related work experience in either a cutting or sewing environment 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