Sewing Machine Operator - Manufacturing - Dallas, TX

SewerUnder the direction of the Lead and Trainer, the sewer is responsible for attaching or binding two pieces of fabric or leather using an industrial/commercial sewing machine. The sewer operates his/her machine in a production environment and adheres to all established safety guidelines. Sewers are required to work about forty hours a week and are flexible to work overtime as required.Primary responsibilities include:Single and double needle sewingSews pre-cut fabric or leather according to sewing diagramSingle needle and top stitch sewing as requiredSew welt cord or tubing as required by styleReads traveler for correct law label, thread and zipper colorUses zipper machine as required by styleSkives the leather with the leather skiver as needed per styleChanges needles on the machine to match the type of cover they are usingAdjusts their seam allowance according to traveler instructions on the cover materialChanges thread and bobbins according to traveler instructions on the cover materialAdjusts tension as neededReports any problems or issues to supervisorInspects the quality of their own workTrains with a product development representative on new styles (Betas) and reportsKnowledge, skills, and abilities include:Ability to read and interpret sewing diagramsManual dexterityVisual acuityAbility to operate sewing machine including threading and replacing machine with threadAbility to lift sewing totes up to 50lbs.The ability to use hand, eye and foot coordination to operate a sewing machineSkill in replacing threads and bobbins on sewing machine as neededBenefits include:Competitive health plans (medical, dental, vision, prescription)Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability at no cost to youWellness Program to save you money on health premiums401(k) with a company matchFlexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Center with free Personal Trainers onsiteHoliday, Vacation, and Personal payFun Monthly Employee EventsRecognition to our employees who are VeteransAnnual Service AwardsCommunity EventsScholarship Program for children