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Sewing Machine Operator - Nisku

@ Norseman Inc main

Nisku, Alberta

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Norseman Inc main is hiring a sewing machine operator at its new Nisku, Alberta plant to sew canvas, tarps and industrial fabrics into tents, rig tarps, insulated blankets and custom products. The role works Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, with occasional overtime, and includes rotation through plant departments.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate single, double and multi-needle sewing machines to customer specifications
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions
  • Inspect own work to meet quality standards
  • Monitor sewing machine operation per maintenance program
  • Verify fabrics, threads and parts; move and handle materials per work order

Requirements summary:

  • Experience with industrial sewing machines such as Singer, Union Special, Brother, Juki, Consew (preferred)
  • Able to speak, read and understand English
  • Excellent hand and eye coordination
  • Manufacturing or assembly experience (an asset)
  • Willing to learn new skills and grow with the company

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2026-11-06
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

This position will be located at our new location in Nisku #100 3615 11 Street Nisku, AB T9E 1C6

Reports To - Plant Supervisor

Summary

The Industrial Sewing Machine Operator operates sewing machines to join canvas, tarp, and other industrial fabrics in order to produce tents, rig tarps, insulated blankets, and a variety of custom products. This position requires regular or periodic rotation in various plant departments as required.

Job Duties

  • Operate single, double, and multi-needle sewing machines to complete products as per customer specifications
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
  • Inspect own work in order to meet quality standards
  • Monitor sewing machine operation as per maintenance program
  • Verify fabrics, threads, and parts; move/handle materials as per work order
  • Other duties as assigned and/or directed by Operation leaders

Requirements

  • Experience operating industrial sewing machines such as Singer, Union Special, Brother, Juki, and Consew is preferred
  • Must be able to speak, read, and understand English in order to communicate effectively
  • Excellent hand/eye coordination
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing /assembly environment would be an asset
  • Willing to learn new skills and grow with the company

Work Conditions

  • Manufacturing settting, Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm; occasional overtime may be required
  • Work involves sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, stooping, and pushing/pulling
  • Will be required to lift/move objects weighing up to 10 - 50 lbs on a regular basis
  • Many repetitive tasks
  • Area is well-ventilated, but there may be occasional exposure to uncommon odours from different fabrics

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