Sewing Machine Operator

About the role

This position is responsible for setting up the machine to perform many different sewing operations that join or reinforce materials. Understand the different types of stitching needed for various fabrics and related parts.

Responsibilities

• Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect regardless of gender, race, national origin, age, religions, sexual orientation, or disability.
• Maintain a safe and clean department.
• Follow all established safety practices.
• Maintain high productivity numbers.
• Act professionally and remain focused while working.
• Follow direction of leadership.
• Perform cleaning activities as required.
• Maintain a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred; training is available.
• Must be able to work in a team setting, be detail oriented and have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions/detailed oriented
• Ability to follow and understand schedules and process
• Ability to multi-task
• Sit for 8+ hours a day
• Work independently without close supervision
• Work flexible hours and overtime when required
• Operate the following sewing machines or willing to learn single needed, multi-needle, serge, box tacker, various automated machines

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.