Seamstress

Unisync is a leading provider of award winning North American Corporate Apparel, and Public Safety, Law Enforcement Uniform, Equipment supplies and protective garments across Canada and the United States. Our customer base includes Air Canada, WestJet, Canadian Coast Guard, Purolator, Petro Canada, Home Hardware, Alaska Airlines and a broad base of government entities such as the Federal Government of Canada. Job Summary: The seamstress main responsibility is to alter and tailor uniform garments based on customer orders and on specifications within the set timeframe. Duties and Responsibilities:
• Fit, alter and tailor uniform garments according to customer’s orders and specifications by hand or using sewing machines, collar dog machines, blind stitching and surging machines.
• Read and understand garment instructions on the customer’s purchase w orders of alteration of garments to determine type of alteration.
• Assemble orders which includes iron steaming, folding and packing
• Other duties as assigned
Experience and Education:
• Completion of secondary school
• Demonstrate the ability to sew, alter and repair garments
• Experience operating industrial sewing machines and steam iron machines (Blind stich, surging and collar dog machines)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Sewing techniques
• Fabric knowledge
• Alterations and repairs
• Time management
• Quality control testing
• Problem solving
• Attention to Detail
• Independence
• Creativity
• Communication, ability to speak clearly in English
• Stress Tolerance
• Collaboration
• Active learning
• Adaptability
• Eye hand coordination
Working Conditions, Physical Effort and Environment:
• Vision and color discrimination
• Operating sewing machines, use needles, scissors.
• Ability to lift 10lbs.
• Sitting for 5 to 8 hours
• Making repetitive motions
• Eye/hand coordination – manual and finger dexterity
• Light physical strength
• Sound and noise This posting is for an existing vacancy. Unisync will accommodate all applicant accommodation requests and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources at 1.800.668.3243 ext. 424. Unisync is committed to Employment Equity and diversity and we have a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable with equal opportunities regardless of background, religion, race, gender, physical ability or sexual orientation. We care for our team members and inspire them to grow professionally. Thank you for your interest in Unisync. #INDLO