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 setting
- 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
Flexible 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 (Canada)
🏢 Wave Fibre Mill
📍 Canada