Personal Suitability Organized

Type of Materials Leather; Knits; Fur; Cotton or synthetic; Canvas

Sewing Experience

Whole garment; Piecework; Commercial; Garment section work; Semi-section garment work

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Noisy

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Additional Skills

Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tacker or bartack; Single needle machine; Serger or overlock; Seamer, automatic; Profile stitcher or pocket machine; Piping or binding machine; Multi-needle machine; Leather stitching machine; Hemmer or blindstitcher; Fur sewing machine; Fusing machine; Feller, feed-off arm; Embroidery or quilter; Double needle machine; Button holer or button sewer; Industrial sewing machine

Specific Skills

Use sewing guides and tension devices; Set in sleeves, pockets, collars and other garment pieces; Operate sewing machines or sew by hand; Operate machines to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis

Experience 5 years or more

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English