Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Job Description

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Overview

CORT Party Rental is hiring for an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator!

This role is responsible for the production and repair of sewn goods, and supporting the linen, tenting and equipment protection departments.

Pay: $21-$25 / hour depending on experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with potential for weekend work and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operates a single needle, double needle and overlock machine
• Reads blueprints and interprets product schematics
• Traces patterns and cuts material by hand where necessary
• Will be trained to safely operate:
  • RF welding machine
  • Automatic grommet setter and web cutter
  • Rotary cutting tools
• Works with different sizes and styles of material including cotton, vinyl, polyester, taffeta, linen and canvas
• Works with sales and marketing to coordinate sample swatches of all fabrics
• Works with other departments to coordinate repairs and production
• Creates, fills out and tracks time sheets, work orders and production drawings/instructions
• Tracks and reports inventory levels of items to be produced or repaired to Inventory Specialists
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined xhyhwjd sequence such as size, type, style, or color
• Maintains an organized and clean sewing department

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing/sewing experience
• Ability to push/pull/lift/cary up to 60 lbs
• Proficient in operating a single needle, double needle and overlock machine
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret product schematics
• Knowledge of fabric assembly techniques