Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LOCATED IN AIRDRIE, ALBERTA. LOCAL/SURROUNDING AREA CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO APPLY.
AIS Integral designs and manufacture insulation covers both jackets & blankets to protect equipment and personnel across a range of industries. Due to increased demand, we are looking for experienced industrial sewing machine operators to join the team in Airdrie, Alberta. You will be supporting a growing business on a variety of new projects, using specialist sewing equipment in the production line.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Following precise manufacturing instructions for production of our insulation jackets
- Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand output specifications
- Taking measurements and marking materials for cutting and/or shaping
- Determining and programming the size of batches and speed of the machine
- Monitoring the machine while working to adjust the feed and identity any issues
- Checking output to ensure consistency, and discarding any defects
- Performing routine machine maintenance as required
- General support and labour activities across production set up and processes
- Adhering to necessary stock level controls
- Maintaining tools and equipment, including cleaning and safe storage
- Maintaining high levels of housekeeping; taking pride in your working areas
- Working in line with requirements of quality, health and safety, and environmental management systems
Ideal applicants will be:
- Experienced machinists: our team use an industrial, pedal operated JUKI machine
- Knowledgeable of working with all types of fabric, including those that contain small amounts of fibreglass (full personal protective equipment is provided)
- Capable of following precise written instructions
- Unfazed when working under pressure to strict deadlines
- Highly attentive to detail
- Able to create/keep effective written records
The following skills and experiences are not essential, but will be beneficial to your application:
- Experience of working in an industrial setting
- Experience in lock stitch sewing
- Facefit training
Please note that this role can be physically demanding as it requires manual handling of products that can be bulky and heavy. Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & Fitness Testing.
The role is permanent full time. Flexibility for shift work and/or overtime will be required in line with business needs.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Have you ever worked in an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility?
- Have you ever worked for an Industrial Blanket Manufacturer?
- Have you ever worked with blueprints/drawings for the manufacturing process?
Experience:
- JUKI sewing machine: 3 years (required)
- industrial sewing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
