machine operator - textile fibre and yarn preparation

Filature Lemieux Inc.; Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Training paid by employer

On-site facilities

Job summary

Filature Lemieux Inc. in Canada seeks a textile machine operator to load and operate a range of equipment, feed raw fibres, and monitor quality. The role requires standing for long periods, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to distinguish colours.

You will set up and perform minor repairs, report malfunctions, and keep work areas clean. Relocation not covered; own transportation recommended; on-site position.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to operate and feed a variety of textile machinery.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods and handle repetitive tasks.
• Reliable and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Load and off-load machines
• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Operate and feed a variety of machines
• Set up, maintain and make minor repairs to machinery
• Push carts, trucks or cans of fibres from one work area to another
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Investigate machine stoppages
• Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required
• Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Standing for extended periods

Ability to distinguish colours

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Blender

Carding machines

Spinning frames

Spooling, winding and twisting equipment

Staple processing machines

Finishing machines

Pressers

Job description

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Load and off-load machines
• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Operate and feed a variety of machines
• Set up, maintain and make minor repairs to machinery
• Push carts, trucks or cans of fibres from one work area to another
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Investigate machine stoppages
• Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required
• Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards

Experience and specialization

Type of yarn and fibre

• Wool
• Fabric blends
• Synthetic

Equipment and machinery experience

• Blender
• Carding machines
• Spinning frames
• Spooling, winding and twisting equipment
• Staple processing machines
• Finishing machines
• Pressers

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance