Job Description

Reporting to the Line Leader, the Assembler operates a wide variety of sewing machines to join parts of fabricated articles or garments in accordance with product instructions, product sample and customer specifications.

• Performs basic or more advanced sewing tasks and techniques on automated and industrial sewing equipment with knowledge of safe working procedures
• Sets up sewing machine with proper tools, sets stitches, needles and/or attachments to meet required product/contract requirement
• Performs various sewing tasks such as top stitching, installing zippers, pockets and pocket welts
• Performs other non-routine tasks which may include grommeting, snaps, drills, marking, clip and turn, heat press, sonic seal and other finer detailed sewing operations
• Forms pattern pieces and attaches built components
• Conducts in-line inspections for quality purposes
• May repair units that fail inspection
• Monitors and meets required target

Other:

• Maintains respectful communication with co-workers and supervisory staff
• Familiar with the Company's ISO Quality Policy and understands the impact of this position on the competitiveness and performance of the company
• Trained in the requirements of NIJ Standard-0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Body Armorand to facilitate conformity to the NIJ body Armor Compliance Testing Programspecifications
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complies with and follows Health & Safety policies and how it applies to daily duties
• Maintains good house keeping skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum grade 10 and/or proven work experience
• 13 months to 2 years of related work experience in either a cutting or sewing environment considered an asset
• Good communication skills both orally and written
• Must have flexibility to work various shifts
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude are necessary
• Must have basic math skills including fraction recognition using both metric and standard measurements
• Good working computer skills; MS Office software - MS Word, Excel

Skills Required