Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator will perform a variety of duties including but not limited to:

• Hand stitching
• Uses domestic and industrial sewing machine
• Uses button machine
• Identification, marking and hot patch machine usage
• Inspects and repairs operating room and regular linen items
• Salvages linen items that are beyond economical repair
• Maintains separate count for each item and documenting being removed from service on salvage record form
• Maintains daily piece count of operating room linens inspected
• Provides, as needed, linen and employee uniform distribution service and maintains log and records of uniforms
• Operates a standard industrial type powered sewing machine; powered marking machine, powered thermo patch machine, manually operated button machine, and a manually operated grommet and snap fastener machine
• Uses needles and thread, scissors, measuring tape, yard stick and other related items
• Provides routine preventative maintenance procedures that include but aren't limited to; adjustments, minor repair functions and if necessary
• Notifies the Laundry Supervisor of any problems requiring major repairs

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the service) Position Description Title/PD#: Sewing Machine Operator/PD031720 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized