Sewing Machinist Apprentice

Job Description and Main Duties:

Using industrial sewing machines Sewing skills to create the hot air balloon envelopes Learning sewing techniques, e.g. double seam stitching Attending inflations Cutting of fabric experience Following patterns to create the envelopes Excellent attention to detail – this is the most important skill.
Everything else taught in incremental stages To be able to take and follow instructions exactly and to be willing to be part of a team Good listening skills and being able to retain work practices and skill level Being prepared to complete carefully crafted training pieces and work items to agreed reasonable deadlines Consistent, regular attendance in a tidy and professional manner Cheerful and enthusiastic conduct Work flexibility; working on a number of a different tasks or working independently as required Being able to cope with physically busy and active work Some or total familiarity with industrial sewing machines is highly useful but good confident use of domestic sewing machines and a variety of fabrics is of greater importance at this stage

Training:

All training will take place within the workplace with a dedicated Assessor visiting on a regular basis to carry out reviews, observations and set coursework targets.

You will work towards the Level 2 Sewing Machinist Standard and this may also include maths and English Functional skills (though this is dependent on your GCSE grades or equivalent, and could be exempt).

You will have an e-portfolio for submitting your work and you must log your off-the-job training on a daily basis.

Training Outcome:

Long term employment for the right candidate.

Opportunities for progression within the company – to work on internationally acclaimed projects and globally recognised special-shape hot-air balloons and other inflated products.

Employer Description:

Cameron Balloons are the world's favourite manufacturer of hot-air balloons We build fabric structures & export around the globe, established 1971 If it can be made out of fabric, we can make it!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. 8.30am to 10.30am (15 minutes paid break) and 10.45am to 12.30pm (1 hour lunch unpaid). Then 1.30pm to 3.15pm (15 minutes paid break) and 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Hands-on Creativity,Able to use industrial machine,Adhere to H&S Rules,Can meet deadlines,Can meet targets,Sense of humour,Good time keeping