Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 5 years or more
Work setting
Dressmaking shop
Tasks
Replace worn-out webbing, springs and other furniture parts
Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery
Tack, glue or sew ornamental trim, braids or buttons
Repair furniture frames and refinish wood surfaces
Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
Fasten parts together using fastening and joining equipment
Conduct quality control
Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess the amount of cloth required to make a product
Adjust cutting technique to type of fabric and style of garment
Mark, cut and sew fabric
Type of product
Sewing machine
Equipment and machinery experience
Slicing machine
Type of industry experience
Furniture upholstery and repair shop
Specialization or experience
Furniture
Area of specialization
Custom fabrication
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Physically demanding
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Accurate
Team player
Judgement
Reliability
Adaptability
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
