sewing machine operator

Full-time

The Hockey Shop is looking for a skilled Sewing Machine Operator to join our Team Sales Production Crew at our Langley, BC production facility. You'll be a key part of our custom uniform team, sewing tackle twill names, numbers, and crests onto hockey jerseys and making sure every team order is finished to our premium standard. If you take pride in precise, detailed work, this role could be the perfect fit.

Here's what we bring to the table:

• A work environment that is fun, supportive, and team-oriented.
• Competitive compensation and a benefits package for full-time staff.
• A great staff discount program for all the latest gear.
• Day-to-day support from our Team Sales Production Manager for guidance and priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Stitch tackle twill name bars, numbers, and team crests onto hockey jerseys and uniforms securely and accurately.
• Measure and align names and numbers before stitching to keep entire team orders consistent.
• Attach sponsor patches, sew on jersey fight straps, and complete minor alterations and repairs.
• Operate and maintain our sewing machines, keeping them threaded, clean, and running properly.
• Help with heat pressing as needed, including vinyl lettering, DTF transfers, and pre-heating twill.
• Work with the production crew to count garments, check order details, and get finished orders ready for customers.

Requirements:

• Previous sewing experience is required, on either commercial or home (domestic) sewing machines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to align materials precisely and work with small components.
• Comfortable sitting at a sewing machine for extended periods.
• Capable of occasionally lifting boxes or garment bundles up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a production environment with some noise and heat from equipment.
• Able to read order specifications and communicate clearly with the team in English.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Assets:

• Experience sewing tackle twill or decorating sports uniforms.
• Heat press experience.
• Basic graphic design knowledge to help prep artwork files.

About Us

The Hockey Shop is Western Canada's largest independent hockey retailer. We're a family-owned and operated store that currently consists of a team of 140 engaged team members, and we're growing (that's where you come in). We pride ourselves on our jobs being an extension of our lifestyle, with a flexible schedule of work and play. We're also a proud member of Source for Sports, a national buying group with over 160 independently owned stores across Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23 - 25/hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• How many years of sewing experience do you have?
• Why are you interested in working for The Hockey Shop?

Work Location: In person