Textile Weaver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Hot. Work setting: Textile plant. Textile manufacturer. Tasks: Repair minor mechanical problems such as broken or defective needles. Set up looms or other processing machines. Notify supervisor or repairers of mechanical malfunctions. Read loom patterns and prepare loom pattern mechanisms for processing. Verify equipment's efficiency. Investigate machine stoppages. Operate looms to weave yarn or thread into textile fabrics or products. Make adjustments to machinery. Patrol machines and check fabrics or products for defects and to verify efficient operation. Type of looms: Shuttleless loom, cam. Shuttleless loom, jacquard. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Accurate. Team player. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Adaptability. Hardworking. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Health benefits: Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer.