Industrial Sewer

Job summary

The role involves co-designing and creating custom upholstered seat covers and fabric-based assistive devices for children and youth with physical disabilities. Responsibilities include maintaining upholstery machinery, managing material inventory, and collaborating with technicians to fabricate seating components.

Job details

We are currently recruiting for a part-time (22.5 hours per week), regular Industrial Sewer to fill an upcoming vacancy in Adapted Technology Service (ATS). The successful candidate will be part of a creative and highly skilled team which designs and builds supportive custom seating surfaces for children and youth who have a physical disability. The designated office for this position is London. Responsibilities Co-design the covering for a seating system or assistive device with other technicians and/or therapists. Design and create upholstered seat covers (including contoured surfaces) and other fabric based assistive devices in order to meet the clinical needs of the client. Maintain machinery needed for upholstery and order equipment as needed. Monitor inventory of fabrics and other materials and order as needed. Maintain relationships with suppliers and stay current with available products in the industry. Participate in team discussions on clinical technical issues and upholstery (covering) solutions. In collaboration with other workshop technicians, fabricate or finish components of seating systems, or other assistive devices as needed. This could include gluing, operation of drill press, sander, band saw/chop saw, or industrial sewing machines, as well as pattern making and applying finishes. Qualifications Secondary school diploma with a focus in trades Courses or education in upholstery, sewing or dress making/design is preferred Minimum 2 years of experience in upholstering contoured/complex surfaces using foams and/or soft materials; Keen attention to detail and able to adjust product based on feedback; A strong customer service and family-centered focus; Experience working with children and/or persons with a disability is considered an asset; Ability to be flexible and dynamic, responding to needs from multiple team members; Experience with prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and balancing a number of tasks; Demonstrated ability working in a team environment, including effective communication and interpersonal skills Basic computer proficiency is required. (e.g. ability to use email system and calendar, simple database work and website searches.) Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis Salary Range: $27.91 - $ 30.21/hour

What you’ll do

The role involves co-designing and creating custom upholstered seat covers and fabric-based assistive devices for children and youth with physical disabilities. Responsibilities include maintaining upholstery machinery, managing material inventory, and collaborating with technicians to fabricate seating components.

Requirements

Candidates need a secondary school diploma and at least 2 years of experience upholstering complex contoured surfaces. Preferred qualifications include education in sewing or dressmaking and experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Industrial Sewing
• Upholstery
• Pattern Making
• Custom Seating Design
• Fabrication
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Basic Computer Proficiency
• Time Management

Job areas

• Trades
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Art & Design
• Social Services

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