Sewing Machine Operator

Responsibilities

• Sewing fabric and other raw material components together utilizing multiple and various sewing machines and other equipment utilized to construct baseball caps
• Set up the machine with appropriate raw materials (i.e. thread, taping, bobbins, etc.) to perform a specific operation
• Positions parts to be joined under pressure foot and needle and lower presser foot
• Starts, stops, and controls the speed of the machine, using a foot pedal
• Guides parts under needle, using fingers and hands, and following edges, seams, guides on machine bed, or markings on part
• Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor when defects are caused by machine malfunction
• Selects sewing parts and supplies, such as taping, haircloth, fronts, backs, peak boards, eyelets, sizing, labels, and other supplies according to specification
• Oils machine, changes needles, and secures attachments to the machine as needed
• Counts and stacks parts
• Keeps all sensitive matters confidential
• Performs other duties as assigned including cross-training on various sewing machines and equipment as required

Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive operations, maintaining speed and accuracy to achieve daily and weekly production requirements
• Enthusiastic positive person who embraces work with a sense of urgency and persistence
• Functions as a team player to achieve team goals
• Able to perform well under pressure and adapt to change easily
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform basic Mathematical skills and ability to read and understand measurements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sewing techniques and equipment
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Skills

• Basic sewing skills
• Attention to detail
• Mathematical skills

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$15/hr - $16/hr (plus bonus & benefits)

Schedule

On-site in Miami, FL