Loom Operator Job Description

Wave Fibre Mill offers custom fibre milling and processing services for Canadian fleece farmers. Its vintage machinery is capable of fine fibre processing, and high-volume capacity. We also produce fabric for our own clothing and accessory line, as well as for small designers.

We currently have an opening for a Loom Operator at our mill. Previous experience with mill equipment is not a requirement; in-house training will be provided.

Location: Seguin Ontario, at the Parry Sound Municipal Airport

Responsibilities:

- Wool & fibre handling, sorting, grading, washing
- Wool & fibre mill machinery operation and maintenance
- Operation of looms, knitting machines and natural dying all possible
- Liaise with farmers and the public as required
- Work with others and independently as required
- Perform other mill operations as required
- Able to lift/bend/stretch and work in a mill environment
- Able to work around animal fibre, machine grease, oils and soaps etc.
- Able to work around machine grease, oils and soaps

Qualifications:

- Possess high mechanical aptitude




- Fibre and spinning/ weaving equipment experience an asset, but not required
- Industrial/factory experience an asset, but not required
- Must be able to read and write in English
- Must have basic math skills
- Comfortable with operating large equipment
- Must be able to work legally in Canada and must reside in Northern Ontario

Salary: $20.00/hr to start

If you are interested, apply at [email protected], Attn: Wave.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Adaptable language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Parry Sound, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Textiles/Knitting/Weaving: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Loom Operator (Parry Sound)
🏢 Wave Fibre Mill
📍 Parry Sound