General upholsterer

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)’s Streetcar Maintenance Department based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General upholsterer. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)’s Streetcar Maintenance Department ensures the smooth operation of Toronto’s streetcar services. It provides comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for the city’s streetcar fleet. The department focuses on preventive measures and efficient repairs to minimize service interruptions. Its efforts are crucial in maintaining the reliability of public transit. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Department: Streetcar Maintenance
Division: Upholstery
Position: General upholsterer
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $30.79 – $39.99 hourly
Employment Type: Regular
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Shift: 40 Hours/Week, Day
Off Days: Saturday and Sunday
Requisition ID: 9774

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Grade 10 secondary education
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should provide their own tools as per the TTC’s established tool list

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have completed college-level courses related to upholstery, demonstrating the ability to operate various types of sewing machines and related equipment, read and interpret patterns and design specifications, adhere to safety practices, estimate, measure, layout, and cut fabric, or have a minimum of one year of practical work experience as an upholsterer in the upholstery industry
• The candidates should have demonstrated ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• The candidates should pass the Department’s test, which corresponds in content to the knowledge, theory, and practical requirements set out above
• The candidates should attend and successfully complete the Training Department’s programs for Safety Orientation or Surface Maintenance

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to perform routine and varied upholstery and repair work on vehicles, vehicle seating, pieces of furniture, and miscellaneous articles using various types of fabrics rubber, vinyl, plastic, woven and linoleum
• The candidates should be able to set up and operate computerized and industrial sewing machines
• The candidates should be able to perform daily and weekly maintenance on various sewing machines and related equipment
• The candidates should be able to lay out, measure, and cut upholstery following design specifications or patterns
• The candidates should be able to replace worn springs and other parts on furniture, seats, and other items
• The candidates should be able to install and replace padding and underlay and affix fastening covering materials to frames
• The candidates should be able to cut and assemble hand-sewn articles such as bags and tool bags
• The candidates should be able to prepare sketches with measurements and make upholstery patterns for new and replacement items

Benefits:

• The candidates will get health, dental, vision and defined pension plan

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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