Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products.

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand.

Interested in working with us? Explore this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap's Miami facility. This role is 100% on-site, fostering strong collaboration and teamwork through daily in-person connections. Our Miami location offers a fast-paced production environment where employees play a key role in delivering premium products, all within a supportive and team-driven culture.

Apply to join New Era's team! The sewing machine operator operates standard or special industrial sewing machines to perform multiple operations in joining parts of fabricated articles. The operations performed are repetitive, and a steady pace, accuracy, and quality are the principal requirements. The sewing machine operator is responsible for the quality of caps sewn according to company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sewing fabric and other raw material components together utilizing multiple and various sewing machines and other equipment utilized to construct baseball caps
• Set up the machine with appropriate raw materials (i.e. thread, taping, bobbins, etc.) to perform a specific operation
• Positions parts to be joined under pressure foot and needle and lower presser foot
• Starts, stops, and controls the speed of the machine, using a foot pedal
• Guides parts under needle, using fingers and hands, and following edges, seams, guides on machine bed, or markings on part
• Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor when defects are caused by machine malfunction
• Selects sewing parts and supplies, such as taping, haircloth, fronts, backs, peak boards, eyelets, sizing, labels, and other supplies according to specification
• Oils machine, changes needles, and secures attachments to the machine as needed
• Counts and stacks parts
• Keeps all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned including cross-training on various sewing machines and equipment as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform repetitive operations, maintaining speed and accuracy to achieve daily and weekly production requirements.
• Enthusiastic positive person who embraces work with a sense of urgency and persistence
• Functions as a team player to achieve team goals
• Able to perform well under pressure and adapt to change easily
• Ability to consistently reach minimum production requirements
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform basic Mathematical skills and ability to read and understand measurements
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Ability to stand or sit for scheduled work hours

Education and Experience

• Sewing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on-site in Miami, FL
• 0%; domestic and/or global

The hourly range for this posted position is $15/hr - $16/hr (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Miami, FL. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.