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Spadina Industries and our sister-company, Sleepers Mattress Factory, are known for manufacturing high quality residential and commercial sleep products. We are looking for people who share our commitment to service and craftsmanship.
You will learn to operate one or more pieces of specialized sewing equipment unique to the mattress industry. You will also assist in textile cutting and preparation of fabric sub-assemblies.
Please see our website for on-the-job movie clips and other information about these positions. Click the Contact Us tab and select "Current Job Openings" from the drop down menu. Read the descriptions for all NOC 9442 positions including:
- Tape Edge Machine Operator
- Quilting Machine Operator
Our ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience as an industrial sewing machine operator. A good candidate for on-the-job training must:
- have some experience working with heavier materials such as vinyl or canvas
- be highly adaptive to complex high-speed, computer controlled equipment
- demonstrate aptitude for navigating touch screen menus to select appropriate settings
- be a continuous learner who is able to read and understand complex equipment manuals
The next training sessions begin December 1, 2014.
Please be aware that the large machines are operated from a standing position, and require the operator to reach, bend, patrol and lift throughout the process. Sufficient height and functional fitness is required.
Salary is based on experience, versatility and contribution to the team.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Verify efficiency
- Repair minor mechanical problems such as broken or defective needles
- Notify supervisor or repairers of mechanical malfunctions
- Make adjustments to machines
- Investigate machine stoppages
Type Of Fabric Preparation Machines
- Quilting
- Mattress Sewing
Specific Skills
- Patrol machines
- Operate large automatic multi-needle machines to embroider or to sew lengths of several layers of material
- Operate cutting machines to trim edges of quilts
- Check fabrics or products for defects
Work Setting
- Mattress manufacturer
Machine Set-Up Experience
- Not required