Seamstress

Unisync Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisync Group is seeking a seamstress to alter and tailor uniform garments according to customer orders and specifications within set timeframes.

The role requires sewing by hand or machine, knowledge of garment construction, and the ability to read and interpret alteration instructions. The position includes ironing, steaming, folding, and packing orders, with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school.
• Able to sew, alter, and repair garments.
• Experience operating industrial sewing and steam ironing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fit, alter and tailor uniform garments by hand or with sewing machines.
• Read garment instructions to determine required alterations.
• Assemble orders including ironing, steaming, folding and packing.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Sewing techniques

Fabric knowledge

Alterations and repairs

Time management

Quality control testing

Problem solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Stress Tolerance

Eye hand coordination

Education

Secondary school

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Steam iron machines

Collar dog machines

Job description

Job Description

Unisync is a leading provider of award winning North American Corporate Apparel, and Public Safety, Law Enforcement Uniform, Equipment supplies and protective garments across Canada and the United States. Our customer base includes Air Canada, WestJet, Canadian Coast Guard, Purolator, Petro Canada, Home Hardware, Alaska Airlines and a broad base of government entities such as the Federal Government of Canada.

J ob Summary: The seamstress main responsibility is to alter and tailor uniform garments based on customer orders and on specifications within the set timeframe.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fit, alter and tailor uniform garments according to customer’s orders and specifications by hand or using sewing machines, collar dog machines, blind stitching and surging machines.
• Read and understand garment instructions on the customer’s purchase w orders of alteration of garments to determine type of alteration.
• Assemble orders which includes iron steaming, folding and packing
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education:

• Completion of secondary school
• Demonstrate the ability to sew, alter and repair garments
• Experience operating industrial sewing machines and steam iron machines (Blind stich, surging and collar dog machines)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sewing techniques
• Fabric knowledge
• Alterations and repairs
• Time management
• Quality control testing
• Problem solving
• Attention to Detail
• Creativity
• Communication, ability to speak clearly in English
• Stress Tolerance
• Active learning
• Eye hand coordination

Working Conditions, Physical Effort and Environment:

• Vision and color discrimination
• Operating sewing machines, use needles, scissors.
• Ability to lift 10lbs.
• Sitting for 5 to 8 hours
• Making repetitive motions
• Eye/hand coordination – manual and finger dexterity
• Light physical strength
• Sound and noise

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Unisync will accommodate all applicant accommodation requests and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources at 1.800.668.3243 ext. 424. Unisync is committed to Employment Equity and diversity and we have a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable with equal opportunities regardless of background, religion, race, gender, physical ability or sexual orientation. We care for our team members and inspire them to grow professionally. Thank you for your interest in Unisync.