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
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
- Push carts, trucks or cans of fibres from one work area to another
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
- Investigate machine stoppages
- Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required
- Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards
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
- Reliability
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
- Evening
Experience
- Experience an asset
Employment terms options
- Day
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance