sewing machine operator

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

Job summary

A government organization in Toronto is seeking a sewing operator to perform on-site duties. Responsibilities include operating sewing machines or sewing by hand with various materials like canvas and leather. No specific degree is required, but experience in commercial sewing is preferred. Free parking is available, and candidates must have their own transportation.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial sewing is preferred.
• Must have own tools including a mask.
• Own transportation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to distinguish between colours

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Leather stitching machine

Piping or binding machine

Serger or overlock

Single needle machine

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Canvas
• Cotton or synthetic
• Fur
• Knits
• Leather
• Satin
• Silk
• Velvet

Equipment and machinery experience

• Industrial sewing machine
• Leather stitching machine
• Piping or binding machine
• Serger or overlock
• Single needle machine

Sewing experience

• Commercial

Additional information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Mask

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available