Employment - Apparel Production Team Member
Apparel Production Team Member
City Print + (City Printers Ltd.)
Full-Time Permanent
Weekdays
Description
City Print+ is looking for an Apparel Production Team Member to join their team!
City Print + is Cape Breton’s hub for Print Work & Promotional Products. We’re proud to be a 100% Cape Breton-owned and operated business. Since 1973, City Print + has been a leader in the print industry in Atlantic Canada. In 2017, we expanded with the launch of our promotional products and apparel division. Now offering a huge range of printing, signage, promotional products and branded apparel, our goal is to be a one-stop shop for our customers.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Apparel
Production Team Member is an integral part of the embroidery team at City
Print+. This individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, leading
the embroidery operations, managing the embroidery inventory levels, inspecting
finished products for accuracy and quality control, maintaining and
troubleshooting of embroidery equipment, and providing support to the
production team.
As the Apparel Production Team Member, your key responsibilities include:
Primary Focus - Embroidery Operations:
- Lead All Embroidery Production - Including the setup, hooping, running embroidery machines, and ensuring top-quality results.
- Digitization - Manage the digitization process for embroidery files, including prepping and testing designs for production.
- Heat Transfer Support – Assist with vinyl heat transfer projects, including preparing artwork, cutting, and pressing.
- Inventory Management:
- Order and track thread, backing, and other embroidery-related supplies.
- Maintain organized stock levels and report supply needs proactively.
- Provide inventory management support for promotional products when required.
- Silkscreen Production Assistance – Support silk-screening tasks, including setup, printing, and cleanup as assigned.
- Quality Control – Inspect all finished products for accuracy, consistency, and high standards before delivery.
- Apparel Handling – Receive, count, and organize client-supplied apparel and products for embroidery and print projects.
- Equipment Care – Maintain and troubleshoot embroidery and heat transfer equipment, scheduling repairs and upkeep as required.
- General Shop Support – Assist with promotional product proofs, proposals, and other production tasks as required.
- Other Duties as Assigned – Provide additional production or support function as required to help the team meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in an embroidery or similar production role is considered a strong asset.
- Previous experience using heat transfer and/or silk-screening processes is preferred but not required.
- Basic knowledge of maintenance and equipment care for embroidery and printing machines is considered an asset.
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail skills, with a commitment to producing high-quality work is required.
- Strong time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and shift between embroidery and support functions as needed.
- Have a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to different production tasks and systems.
- Have a positive attitude and the ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment, while also being able to work independently.
The perks of joining our team:
- Full-time, permanent position with 40 hours/week
- Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00PM (some flexibility provided)
- Cost-shared comprehensive benefits plan available after three months
- Two (2) weeks of paid vacation, plus additional paid time off during Christmas break
- Paid sick time
- Employee training and professional development opportunities
City Print+ is a diverse and equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of all backgrounds, gender, race, religion, nationality, status, or ability. City Print+ is committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.
We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen
for an interview will be contacted.
How To Apply
City Print + (City Printers Ltd.) will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Email Address: danielle@cityprintplus.ca Apply here
Intended Audience
This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.
Location Information
- Community
- Sydney
- County
- Cape Breton Regional Municipality
- Province
- Nova Scotia
- Country
- Canada
Opportunity Information
- Employer
- City Print + (City Printers Ltd.)
- NOC Code
- —
- Experience Required
- No
- Available Openings
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- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Pay Period
- To be Determined
- Remuneration Per Pay Period
- Estimated Weekly Hours
- —
- Start Date
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- End Date
- —
- Language
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- Posted on
- January 26th 2026
- Expires
- February 9th 2026
