Belt Technician I - 2nd shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start and operate an industrial sewing machine that automatically joins or reinforces material or restraint strap material.
• Ability to identify the purchase order next in the production sequence.
• Draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles; as well as adjust the sewing machine's functions according to the fabric type.
• Position items under needle, using markings on fabric or edge of fabric as guides.
• Turn knobs, screws, dials to adjust settings of sewing machine according to current project and observation of operation.
• Guide material under the sewing machine needle and presser foot to sew material together.
• Responsible for topstitching and closing seams on boot pads which will include feeding foam & fabric beneath the sewing machine presser foot. Will also have access to and training on a 'topstitch machine' for this task if desired.
• Repair any missing stitches or unsatisfactory sewing work as directed by the supervisor.
• Observe sewing machine operation to detect any stitching or machine malfunction and notify supervisor.
• Keep machine in good working order, tasks which include keeping their work station neat and tidy, oil the sewing machine bobbin and change needles as needed.
• Identify discrepant material and follow the non‐ conforming process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic oral and written comprehension of the English language
• Basic math skills
• Detail-oriented
• Good hand‐ eye coordination
• Able to sit for 8 hours or more on a daily basis
• Able to follow directions
• Must adapt to a fast‐ paced environment
• Knowledge of how an industrial sewing machine functions
• Previous industrial sewing experience
• Able to use measuring tools
• Knowledge of purchase order priority
• Capability to read and understand a blueprint

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive tasks daily
• Using hands and wrists to feed fabric and/or foam & fabric under a presser foot with moderate pressure.
• Light lifting < 15lbs

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K