About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Work setting: Textile plant. Tasks: Repair minor mechanical problems such as broken or defective needles. Notify supervisor or repairers of mechanical malfunctions. Read loom patterns and prepare loom pattern mechanisms for processing. Verify equipment's efficiency. Investigate machine stoppages. Operate looms to weave yarn or thread into textile fabrics or products. Make adjustments to machinery. Patrol machines and check fabrics or products for defects and to verify efficient operation. Type of looms: Needle loom, narrow fabrics. Type of fabric preparation machines: Needle punch. Manufacturing sector experience: Textile. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Accurate. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Night. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Night shift premium. Pension plan. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available. Travel insurance. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.