Sewing Machinist
1 month ago
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled sewing machinist to be part of our company. You will be part of a team assembling pet bedding, coats, toys, and household soft goods. This is a great opportunity for those who will be joining an expanding business. Job Responsibilities
· Operate and maintain sewing machines and related parts, including pattern plates, needles, presser feet, automatic cutting tools and blades.
· Read and interpret work orders and adjust machines and materials to match, including selecting fabric, thread and needles, mounting necessary attachments and double-checking settings before beginning a large run.
· Inspect and repair finished products as needed and make machine adjustments to compensate for errors or quality issues.
· Record accurately the materials used, maintenance performed, and number of pieces completed during each shift, keeping each of these metrics within target ranges.
· Attach elastic, cord, zippers, hooks, buttons and other trimmings.
· Troubleshoot basic machinery problems and request service or repairs as needed.
· Meet or exceed consistent daily and weekly output and quality goals. Job Skills Required:
· Must be at least 18 years old to work with industrial machines.
· Experience with a wide variety of sewing machines, such as flatbed, overlocker, embroidery, Sunstar, Durkopp compressor, binding, buttonhole and button machine.
· Adjust machine settings for different jobs and carry out basic maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling machines.
· Worked with a variety of fabrics, such as cotton, wool, jersey and leather.
· Checking that finished work matches pattern instructions.
· Able to sit throughout their shift.
· Good physical (hand/eye) coordination.
· Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Rita SohalHR Manager•Active 30 days ago