Embroidery machine operator

B2M Broderie&Impression; Lévis; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A garment manufacturing company in Lévis seeks a Machine Operator to set up and operate multi-needle machines used for embroidery. The ideal candidate should have mechanical troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail. This permanent position requires 37.5 hours of work per week in a physically demanding environment. Previous experience is an asset, and fluency in French is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in garment manufacturing is an asset.
• Ability to repair minor mechanical problems.

Responsibilities

• Set up looms or other processing machines.
• Operate large automatic multi-needle machines.
• Patrol machines to check for defects.

Skills

Mechanical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Education and Experience

• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Garment manufacturer

Tasks

• Repair minor mechanical problems such as broken or defective needles
• Set up looms or other processing machines
• Notify supervisor or repairers of mechanical malfunctions
• Verify equipment's efficiency
• Make adjustments to machinery
• Operate large automatic multi-needle machines to embroider or to sew lengths of several layers of material
• Patrol machines and check fabrics or products for defects and to verify efficient operation

Type of fabric preparation machines

• Embroidery

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Work Terms

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : French
• Hours : 37.5 hours per week