Sewing Machine Operator - Nisku

Job summary

The operator will use industrial sewing machines to join fabrics for products like tents and tarps according to customer specifications. They are also responsible for reading blueprints, inspecting their own work for quality, and performing routine machine maintenance.

Job details

This position will be located at our new location in Nisku #100 3615 11 Street Nisku, AB T9E 1C6 Reports To - Plant Supervisor Summary The Industrial Sewing Machine Operator operates sewing machines to join canvas, tarp, and other industrial fabrics in order to produce tents, rig tarps, insulated blankets, and a variety of custom products. This position requires regular or periodic rotation in various plant departments as required. Job Duties * Operate single, double, and multi-needle sewing machines to complete products as per customer specifications * Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions * Inspect own work in order to meet quality standards * Monitor sewing machine operation as per maintenance program * Verify fabrics, threads, and parts; move/handle materials as per work order * Other duties as assigned and/or directed by Operation leaders Requirements * Experience operating industrial sewing machines such as Singer, Union Special, Brother, Juki, and Consew is preferred * Must be able to speak, read, and understand English in order to communicate effectively * Excellent hand/eye coordination * Previous experience in a manufacturing /assembly environment would be an asset * Willing to learn new skills and grow with the company Work Conditions * Manufacturing settting, Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm; occasional overtime may be required * Work involves sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, stooping, and pushing/pulling * Will be required to lift/move objects weighing up to 10 - 50 lbs on a regular basis * Many repetitive tasks * Area is well-ventilated, but there may be occasional exposure to uncommon odours from different fabrics

What you’ll do

The operator will use industrial sewing machines to join fabrics for products like tents and tarps according to customer specifications. They are also responsible for reading blueprints, inspecting their own work for quality, and performing routine machine maintenance.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience with industrial sewing machines such as Singer, Union Special, or Juki. The role requires the ability to read and understand English, excellent hand-eye coordination, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Listed skills

• Quality Inspection · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Industrial sewing machine operation
• Blueprint reading
• Quality inspection
• Material handling
• Machine maintenance
• Hand-eye coordination
• Manufacturing assembly
• Technical drawing interpretation

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades

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