Sewing Machine Operator - APLGL

Armor People Link; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Armor People Link is hiring a full-time Sewer for a manufacturing client in Toronto. The role involves operating an industrial sewing machine to create slip covers for office chairs, maintaining quality and safety standards, and assisting colleagues. Candidates should have a good work ethic, strong communication skills, and ideally previous manufacturing experience. The company values teamwork and offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative professional.
• Basic work ethic and good attitude required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing facility is an asset.
• Completion of high school or vocational training preferred.
• General knowledge of sewing machines necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create slip covers according to instructions.
• Sew quality covers for production.
• Align parts and select threads based on specifications.
• Trimming and steaming completed chairs.
• Maintain sewing machine and work area.

Skills

Manufacturing work ethic

Time management

Good communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Rework skills

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

If you are looking for full time warehouse work in a manufacturing company, then this job might be for you.

Armor People Link is hiring for a full time position of SEWER for our client based out in Scarborough. Our client is a manufacturing company that deals in office furniture such as chairs, tables, etc. The Sewer will operate an industrial sewing machine with a mixture of fabric and leather. They will sew seating for office chairs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates slip covers skillfully and according to instructions.
• Sews quality covers as an integral part of the production process for standard and special orders.
• Aligns parts, fasteners, and trimmings following seams, edges, or markings.
• Selects threads and zippers according to specifications or colour of parts.
• Trims excess threads and edges of covers to achieve the desired look of quality product.
• Identifies and addresses issues with materials, ensuring quality standards are upheld.
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure completion of daily production schedule.
• Steams completed chairs when required.
• Assists new or temporary employees with understanding tasks.
• Sews products within the allotted production standard time.
• Performs all tasks in keeping with Keilhauer's safety and quality standards.
• Maintains and cares for the sewing machine and other tools, keeps work areas clean and orderly, and informs the supervisor of issues.
• Follows all company and OSHA safety regulations, works safely, and uses personal protective equipment as instructed; reinforces housekeeping and Keilhauer's core values.

Requirements

• A dynamic, enthusiastic and collaborative professional who can perform manufacturing and general manual work duties.
• A basic work ethic and good attitude as an employee, including hard work, self‑driving, eagerness to learn, good communication skills, time management, punctuality, and regular attendance.
• Previous experience working in a fast‑paced manufacturing facility is an asset.
• Completion of high school or training/education from a vocational/trade school is an asset.
• General knowledge of industrial sewing machines and their use.
• Rework skills and hand‑eye coordination are a must.
• Double vaccination status is required.

Qualifications

• General work knowledge and the ability to follow directions.

Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.