Sewing Technician

Company Description:

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, mechanical maintenance, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview:

The Sewing Technician will construct quality custom fit removable insulation covers and pads, by following patterns, drawings, and design specifications. They will create each product by setting up and operating an industrial sewing machine in accordance with work order assignments.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Measuring, cutting, marking, and preparing materials to be sewn to specifications.
• Able to perform basic math functions and read/interpret drawings and/or patterns.
• Sew materials using an industrial sewing machine while observing stitching for defects.
• Guides parts under sewing machine needles, following edges, seams or guides on machine bed or cloth markings; starts, stops and controls speed of machine with pedal or knee lever.
• Checks accessories (thread, bobbins, and finished material) and selects sewing supplies according to customer requirements.
• Maintains sewing equipment to maximize efficiency, which includes cleaning, lubricating and adjusting tensions, as needed.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of safety principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Personal Characteristics

• Sit or remain in stationary position to conduct sewing operations
• Pushing, pulling, reaching and grasping/gripping with arms, hands and/or fingers
• Excellent eye/hand coordination
• May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to handle materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Ability to problem solve and develop solutions.
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
• Adaptable in methods used to complete task.
• Willing to go the extra mile.
• Motivated to learn new skills.
• Follows directions of manager and clarifies responsibilities, if needed.
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, and prospective employees.
• Shows up on time ready to complete work.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
• Ability to climb Ladders and stairways regularly throughout the work shift.
• Ability to observe conditions and others as safety attendant staying alert while seated for long periods of time as needed.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other tools and equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform behavioral observations focused on safety and process improvement.
• Ability to follow safety protocol and to report any incident, unsafe act, or unsafe condition immediately to the site supervisor and safety manager.

Training

• Must provide proof of successful completion of OSHA 10 hour within 60 days of starting at hth companies.

Benefits:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Vision and Dental Insurance.
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance.
• 401K (Company Match of 3%).
• Tuition Reimbursement.

hth companies is an equal opportunity employer. hth companies considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.