Production - Virginia - Production Associate II - Sewing Machine Operator

About the role

The Production Associate II (Sewing Machine Operator) at The Shade Store is responsible for producing components by assembling fabricated parts and subassemblies. This role also involves testing and calibrating parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assembles fabricated parts, components or units at floor stations
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary
• Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications
• Operates various production machines and may use hand tools to assemble products
• Receives training from Supervisor and other technicians in various disciplines (cross training)
• 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
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 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

• Able to understand written work direction
• Requires 1-3 years of general work experience