Sewing Machine Operator

Description

Summary

A Sewing Machine Operator will tend and control industrial sewing machines to create both garments and non-garments items. They will use pattern and written instructions to guide their work. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sewing machines and related parts, including pattern plates, needles, presser feet, automatic cutting tools and blades
• Read and interpret work orders and adjust machines and materials to match, including selecting fabric, thread and needles, mounting necessary attachments and double-checking settings before beginning a large run
• Inspect and repair finished products as needed and make machine adjustments to compensate for errors or quality issues
• Record accurately the materials used, maintenance performed and number of pieces completed during each shift, keeping each of these metrics within target ranges
• Attach elastic, cord, zippers, hooks, buttons and other trimmings to sewn pieces according to work order instructions and diagrams
• Prepare materials for machine embroidery and other automatic embellishment, including securing fabric in hoops, templates or clamps and guiding into machine
• Troubleshoot basic machinery problems and request service or repairs as needed
• Verify fabrics, threads, and parts
• Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions
• Meet or exceed consistent daily and weekly output and quality goals
• Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, management, and others with whom we may work
• Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and Company goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
• Other duties will be assigned during the course of employment

Requirements

Qualifications

• Some experience with sewing machines
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Reliable and able to work in a team environment
• Able to lift 15 lbs.

Physical Work/Environment Requirements

• Position is in a warehouse environment
• Requires continuous sitting

Physical Demand

• Sitting: Constant 67-100% - Sit on adjustable computer chair at desk (may stand)
• Standing: Seldom 0-10% - Intermittently stand on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Walking: Seldom 0-10% - Walk among workstations on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Heights/Ladders/Stairs: Seldom 0-10% - Use ladder to retrieve product from shelves
• Twisting at waist: Seldom 0-10% - Twist to lift product/documents
• Bending/Stooping: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate bend/stoop 
• Squatting/Kneeling: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate squat/kneel 
• Crawling: Never 
• Reaching Out: Seldom 0-10% - Pick product from shelves and retrieve documents
• Talking/Hearing/Seeing: Constant 67-100% - Talk/hear/see people/English documents/instructions
• Working Above Shoulders: Seldom 0-10%
• Handling/Grasping: Constant 67-100% - Hold/grasp controls, hand tools, documents/products
• Fine Finger Manipulation: Constant 67-100% - Keyboard typing, writing, filing, controls on equipment 
• Foot Controls: Constant 67-100%
• Driving: Never
• Repetitive Motion: Constant 67-100% - Operating Sewing Machine 
• Vibratory Tasks: Constant 67-100%
• Lifting 15 lbs.: Occasional 11-33% - Lift work documents and/or product
• Carrying 15 lbs.: Occasional 11-33% - Carry work documents and/or product
• Pushing/Pulling 15 lbs.: Occasional 11-33% - Push/pull product to load/unload, open/close file cabinet
• Comments: Alternate body movements may be used per employee discretion 

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, ask Manager.