Sewer Machine Operator
Valley Forge Flag
Description Job Summary: Uses an industrial sewing machine to sew, join and reinforce stripes to make flags. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be able to operate and tend to sewing machines in order to perform flag sewing operations, including joining, reinforcing and finishing specifications.
- Must be able to mount attachments, such as needles and folder blades.
- Must be able to make adjustments to machine controls and regulate stitching speeds.
- Must be able to perform general and preventative maintenance tasks on sewing machines for best operation performance.
- Must be able to ensure that all materials and supplies are available prior to beginning work.
- Must be able to draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project.
- Must ensure that safety devices/guards are in place and used properly at all times.
- Must be able to safely position materials under needles to sew them together.
- Must be able to observe operations to detect any faults or defects in stitches.
- Must be able to communicate with supervisors if any problems or discrepancies occur during the sewing process.
- Must be able to use snips to trim and clean up loose threads.
- Must be able to continually examine flag throughout sewing process to ensure it meets quality standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Sewing experience is a plus.
- Ability to effectively communicate with other employees as to status of production.
- Must be comfortable with and be able to apply quality standards to sewn products.
- Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to sit or stand at a sewing machine for long periods of time.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, twist and lift up to 25lbs.
- Must be able to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of this job.
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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