Sewing Machine Operator

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate machines to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Vinyl

Equipment and machinery experience

• Double needle machine
• Single needle machine
• Tacker or bartack

Sewing experience

• Commercial

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available