This position will be located at our new location in Nisku #100 3615 11 Street Nisku, AB T9E 1C6

Reports To - Plant Supervisor

Summary

The Industrial Sewing Machine Operator operates sewing machines to join canvas, tarp, and other industrial fabrics in order to produce tents, rig tarps, insulated blankets, and a variety of custom products. This position requires regular or periodic rotation in various plant departments as required.

 Job Duties

Operate single, double, and multi-needle sewing machines to complete products as per customer specificationsRead and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions Inspect own work in order to meet quality standards  Monitor sewing machine operation as per maintenance programVerify fabrics, threads, and parts; move/handle materials as per work orderOther duties as assigned and/or directed by Operation leaders

 Requirements

Experience operating industrial sewing machines such as Singer, Union Special, Brother, Juki, and Consew is preferredMust be able to speak, read, and understand English in order to communicate effectivelyExcellent hand/eye coordinationPrevious experience in a manufacturing /assembly environment would be an assetWilling to learn new skills and grow with the company

 Work Conditions

Manufacturing settting, Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm; occasional overtime may be requiredWork involves sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, stooping, and pushing/pullingWill be required to lift/move objects weighing up to 10 - 50 lbs on a regular basisMany repetitive tasksArea is well-ventilated, but there may be occasional exposure to uncommon odours from different fabrics