Night - Sewing Machine Operator

About The Role

The Production Associate II (Sewing Machine Operator) at The Shade Store produces components by assembling fabricated parts and subassemblies. They also test and calibrate parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. Duties include assembling fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations, identifying units that fail tests or tolerance levels, and repairing as necessary. This position operates various production machines and uses hand tools to assemble products.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of basic production and assembly processes, ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations, by following assembly work instructions.
• Operates various production machines and may use hand tools to assemble products.
• Receives training from Supervisor and other technicians in various disciplines (cross training) as needed.
• Acquires job skills and learns Company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Ensures all product, material, parts, and documentation follow Company specifications and quality standards.
• Examines products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Counts finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary according to process.
• Communicates any problems which arise to the supervisor/lead person.
• Packs finished product as set forth by work instruction, including instructional sheets and any necessary hardware.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in an assembly/production environment preferred.
• Basic math skills with general knowledge of how to read a tape measure.
• Able to stand for at least 8 hours a day.
• Able to use a drill or staple gun.
• Able to read and understand work orders and requirements.
• Able to pay close attention to detail and stay focused on task at hand.
• Able to read and write and communicate clearly with others.
• Able to sort product by order numbers and the items per order.
• Able to lift up to 25+ pounds. May team-lift up 50+ lbs.
• Work in a safe manner especially when lifting.
• Able to understand written work direction.
• Requires 1-3 years of general work experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand written work direction.
• Requires 1-3 years of general work experience.

Skills

• Ability to understand written work direction.
• Ability to read and write and communicate clearly with others.
• Ability to sort product by order numbers and the items per order.
• Ability to lift up to 25+ pounds. May team-lift up 50+ lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical Benefits.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Up to $100k Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid).
• Legal and Pet Insurance Plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Product Discount.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hour.

Schedule

Hours are typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.