Full-Time Sewing Machine Operator - Lansing

Job Description

Peckham Inc. - Apparel Sewing Apprentice Trainee
Important Details:
Wage: $13.73 per hour
Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday plus overtime as necessary
Full-Time positions only
Sewing experience preferred but not required
Location: 3510 Capital City Blvd Lansing, MI 48906

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate single-needle and basic automated sewing machines
• Align and sew garment parts using guides and templates
• Trim excess threads and prepare garments for packaging
• Inspect garments and perform basic repairs
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow LEAN and 5S principles
• Support ISO-9001 and quality management systems
• Participate in safety and ergonomic programs
• Meet or exceed a 90% proficiency rating on assigned tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Successfully passing pre-hire sewing assessment
• Successful completion of 2-week Apparel Sewing Training program if required
• Successful completion of initial training period
• Able to count and follow instructions
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to receive constructive feedback

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, handle materials, and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to thread needles
• Ability to see stitches
• Ability to visually see color
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise level

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The role frequently requires sitting and reaching with hands and arms
• Lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision requirements for this position include the ability to distinguish colors

Other Information

• This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
• EEO is Law EOE/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
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