Machine operator - textile fibre and yarn preparation

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Français
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Tasks

• Load and off-load machines
• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Operate and feed a variety of machines
• Set up, maintain and make minor repairs to machinery
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required
• Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Operate a variety of machines to bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn or other textile products
• Shave hides to uniform thickness

Type of yarn and fibre

• Cotton
• Fabric blends
• Synthetic

Equipment and machinery experience

• Spooling, winding and twisting equipment
• Warping machines
• Electric cutting knives
• Finishing machines
• Shaving machines
• Shearing machines
• Tenters

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program