machine operator - textile fibre and yarn preparation

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Responsibilities

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
• Shave hides to uniform thickness

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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 13.5 kg (30 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

Benefits

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

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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