industrial sewing machine operator

Government of Canada; Lower South River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator to join their team in Lower South River, Nova Scotia. This role involves various sewing tasks, requiring no formal education but demanding attention to detail and manual dexterity. The successful candidate will perform minor repairs and operate different sewing machines in a fast-paced environment, with training provided.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Will train for the position.
• Ability to distinguish between colours is necessary.
• Experience with materials like canvas and leather is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Operate machines for garment production on a piece-work basis.
• Sew by hand or using sewing machines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Double needle machine

Industrial sewing machine

Leather stitching machine

Single needle machine

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Operate machines to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Use sewing guides and tension devices

Experience and specialization Type of materials

• Canvas
• Leather

Equipment and machinery experience

• Double needle machine
• Industrial sewing machine
• Leather stitching machine
• Single needle machine

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Piece work