Part-Time Sewing Machinist

Background: 

The National Training & Productivity Centre is re-opening its Fashion Incubation Centre (formerly known as Garment Factory) located at FNU Nabua campus. Sewing Machinists are required to use electronic sewing machines to stitch pieces of fabric together to make clothes, upholstery or other items. They will also assist in an upkeep of machines installed in fashion incubation centre with compliance of OHS principles constantly at work and to facilitate smooth work flow. 

​Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Stitching together full garments or fabric products by following a pattern or instruction.         
• Feeding garment or textile sections through the machine.
• Checking that finished work matches pattern instructions.          
• Carrying out basic maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling machines.
• Following health and safety guidelines.
• Changing machine settings for different jobs.
• Maintain an inventory of materials, tools and supplies.          
• Resolve problems and imperfections.
• Keep a record of defective materials and finished products.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, materials, and activities are in readiness for scheduled practical classes.
• Using fabric cutter to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items.          
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Certificate in Sewing & Cutting.
• 3 years of industrial experience.

Desirable:

• Good oral and written English skills, to read instructions and communicate within a team.
• Good practical skills and knowledge to use machinery and assemble products.
• Good organisation skills.

Salary: FJD5.00 per hour 

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.