Sewing Machine Operators - California Plant

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective:

The role of the Sewing Operator is responsible to operate and tend sewing machines in order to perform sewing operations. This includes joining and reinforcing of materials. Sewing machine operators handle work on a large scale as they are required to operate and tend to industrial machineries.            

Sewing machine operators adjust machine controls and regulate stitching speeds for every sewing project that they work on. It is important for sewing machine operators to possess in depth knowledge of sewing machinery and the manufacturing industry. They also need to have sound hand-eye coordination and be able to cope with moderate physical effort.

Essential Functions:

• Refer to orders for sewing and select appropriate materials.
• Ensure that all materials and auxiliary supplies are available prior to beginning work.
• Start sewing machinery at the beginning of a shift and test it for proper functionality.
• Address any discrepancies or problems faced during the testing period.
• Draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project.
• Position materials under needles to sew them together or make patterns.
• Replace and rethread needles for a subsequent project or in case of the existing one needing more thread.
• Sew missing stitches or replacement parts in accordance to repair instructions provided.
• Observe operations to detect any faults or defects in stitching.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

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Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

The employee is often required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  Employee may be required to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.

Travel: Occasional travel required to other facilities across the U.S to support projects.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in English.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Customer-oriented and cool-tempered.
• Previous industry experience a plus.
• Attention to detail

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Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Click or tap here to enter text.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Corsicana Mattress Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Corsicana Mattress Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Corsicana Mattress Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Corsican Mattress Company employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.