Textile weaver

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

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