About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Dressmaking shop. Tasks: Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts. Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery. Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons. Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces. Operate sewing machines or sew by hand. Fasten parts together using fastening and joining equipment. Conduct quality control. Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess the amount of cloth required to make a product. Adjust cutting technique to type of fabric and style of garment. Mark, cut and sew fabric. Type of product: Sewing machine. Equipment and machinery experience: Slicing machine. Type of industry experience: Furniture upholstery and repair shop. Specialization or experience: Furniture. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Accurate. Team player. Judgement. Reliability. Adaptability. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Other benefits: Other benefits.