industrial sewing machine operator

Government of Canada; Victoriaville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Victoriaville is seeking an experienced Sewing Operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a college diploma in a relevant field. Responsibilities include operating sewing machines to produce finished garments and ensuring quality standards are met. The position requires on-site work with no remote options. Benefits include health and travel insurance as well as life insurance.

Benefits

Health benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sewing or related field.
• Experience with various sewing machinery and fabrics.
• Capable of working on piecework and assembly line.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines to join articles into finished products.
• Ensure quality and finish of sewn items meets standards.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot sewing equipment.

Skills

Ability to distinguish between colours

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Team player

Education

College diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Button holer

Serger

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Furniture

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• 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

• Cotton or synthetic
• Leather
• Velvet

Equipment and machinery experience

• Button holer or button sewer
• Double needle machine
• Embroidery or quilter
• Fur sewing machine
• Hemmer or blindstitcher
• Industrial sewing machine
• Leather stitching machine
• Multi-needle machine
• Piping or binding machine
• Profile stitcher or pocket machine
• Seamer, automatic
• Serger or overlock
• Single needle machine
• Tacker or bartack

Sewing experience

• Commercial
• Piecework

Area of specialization

• Sewing
• Furniture design

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Initiative
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
• Financial benefits
  • Life insurance
• Other benefits
  • Travel insurance