Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator

Martinsville, VA

Sewing Machine Operator

Location: Martinsville, VA

Pay rate: $13.66-$15.66 Shift: 1st and 2nd (6am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-12am)

The Sewer operates various industrial sewing machines in a standing position for the purpose of closing the opening through which synthetic or natural fillings are inserted into pillow ticks, comforter shells, and/or and other related products with accuracy, speed and a strong focus on quality to meet the company expectations and exceed customer expectations. This position places a strong significance on effective teamwork, clear communication, sound judgment, safety orientation, achieving and maintaining production efficiency and dedication to the quality of our product.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the quality of the product meets the product specifications.
• Observes all Safety Rules and responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Performs duties of general help and job assignments as required.

Sewer Duties:

• Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
• Perform equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles, cleaning sewing machines, oiling, troubleshooting.
• Start and operate or tend industrial sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles.
• Guide pillow and comforter shells or shell parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.
• Sew tags, zippers, or other customer requested material.
• Verify of the product meets the product specifications by ensuring:
• Proper number of stitches per are present
• No fraying or puckering.
• Closing was completed in a straight line.
• Proper pick up and continuation of existing stitch.
• The thread tailing was cut as required.

Requirements, Skills & Qualifications:

• Good manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Skilled at utilizing proper sewing techniques and understanding industrial sewing machine components
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read, write and follow directions
• Ability to work repetitive jobs at a fast pace
• Physical stamina in order to stand and handle materials for extended periods

Experience and Proficiency in Competencies Necessary to Be Successful in Role:

• Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong Teamwork ability to Establish and Maintain Relationships in a professional manner.
• Exhibits a High Sense of Urgency and works well under pressure.
• Possesses a Positive Manner and Approach.
• Practices Sound Judgement.
• Adaptable and Flexible.
• High level of Reliability to include maintaining good attendance.
• High level of superior Quality Standards

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, most of the time is spent standing in the same location; grasping products to be sewn, some twisting motion at waistline or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 20 lbs). At times it may be necessary to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The Associate is occasionally required to climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

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