Personal Suitability Initiative; Team player; Reliability; Organized

Type of Materials

Velvet or pile fabrics; Polyester or synthetic; Knits; Cotton or synthetic

Sewing Experience

Piecework; 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

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Area of Specialization Seamstress

Area of Work Experience Dressmaking

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Single needle machine; Serger or overlock; Hemmer or blindstitcher; Double needle machine; Industrial sewing machine

Specific Skills

Use sewing guides and tension devices; 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; Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience

Languages English