machine operator - textile fibre and yarn preparation

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Operate and feed a variety of machines
• Set up, maintain and make minor repairs to machinery
• Investigate machine stoppages
• Examine products for defects and to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Push carts, trucks or cans of fibres from one work area to another
• Load and off-load machines
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required

Type of yarn and fibre

• Wool
• Fabric blends
• Synthetic

Equipment and machinery experience

• Blender
• Carding machines
• Spinning frames
• Spooling, winding and twisting equipment
• Staple processing machines
• Finishing machines
• Pressers

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Other benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance